A round-up of job changes and charity events in the CV and PSV world.
PeopleOften, a slow start or excessive crank time can be incorrectly diagnosed as a faulty or worn-out starter motor; however, this is not always the case. THIS IS NOT A MANUFACTURER RECALL STATEMENT....
RecallsThe front axle housing could have sustained material damage during the production process, leading to a potential to fail without warning. An axle break can lead to wheel loss and the vehicle may no...
Recalls
CoolKit has introduced new technology that gives an alternative option to the traditional PVC strips designed to regulate the temperature in refrigerated vehicles.
According to Autoelectro, the Transit issue originates from water and dirt contaminating the crankshaft pulley, leading to excessive vibrations within the auxiliary drive belt system and, ultimately,...
Recalls
Date: 4 July.
Designed to throw a spotlight on the future of LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) fleet management, ‘Let’s Explore: LCV Fleet 2017’ will include industry insights and advice and an...
The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an...
Tippers
Sentinel Systems has supplied and installed 360-degree camera systems to 18 of Wastesavers’ kerbside recycling vehicles in Newport.
Road Safety
Roger Bullivant Limited (RB), a foundation engineering company, says its investment in a new Euro-6 van fleet was motivated by its membership of FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.
Fleet Management Systems
Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has supplied four brand new MAN TGX 26.480 XXL 6x2 tractor units to Northampton-based Global Road Runners.
Tractor Units
Two different issues.
First, steering wheel may come loose: The screw securing the steering wheel to the splines may be missing. This can lead to loss of directional control thereby increasing the...
The tightness of one of the air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be correct to specification. This will result in an abnormal noise and possibility of the compressor becoming...
Recalls