On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the tyres...
RecallsOn certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the...
RecallsOn affected vehicles diesel fuel leaks may possibly occur due to the vehicle being fitted with a fuel return pipe without protective tape. This could cause a potential deformation of the fuel return...
RecallsOn affected vehicles the instrument cluster may fail when starting. Displays such as the speedometer fuel level indicator lamps and warning messages as well as the warning tones would not...
Recalls
There is a longstanding truism in the automotive world that motorsport events such as Formula 1 (which embarked on its 2023 season last month) aren’t just entertainment. The intense competitive...
Tractor Units
In 2022’s IRTE Skills Challenge, the team sent by Lothian Buses, comprising bodywork technician Shaun Kenneally, electrical technician David McIntyre and mechanical technician Kieron Briggs (pictured,...
Bus & Coach
Ian Scott, director of Stanley Travel, apprenticed the old-fashioned way, at the side of his father. The time-served engineer was honoured at last year’s RouteOne awards
Bus & Coach
Over its 25-year history, just one of international road transport charity Transaid’s projects has trained 150 driver-trainers who have together taught 50,000 truck, coach and bus drivers, helping...
ApprenticeshipsMounting screws of the steering box may become loose. Remedy: replace the fastening screws of the hydraulic steering rack assembly to the front driving axle including an additional application of...
RecallsRivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail. Remedy: inspect the affected windows and where required replace the...
RecallsThere is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels. Remedy: replace the concerned spring brake...
Road SafetyAffected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct...
Recalls