On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient. Remedy: the repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut...
RecallsAffected 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...
RecallsThe injectors may not have been correctly torqued during assembly. Under specific driving conditions this can cause the leakage of exhaust gasses past the injector sealing washer. Remedy: replace all...
RecallsThe torque value given in the Repair bulletin for R/2022/254 for the injector clamp bolts was insufficient. Under specific driving conditions this can cause the leakage of exhaust gasses past the...
Recalls
With pressure being applied on operators by DVSA and the traffic commissioners, IRTE’s irtec technician accreditation scheme – and in particular its most popular qualification, inspection technician –...
Irtec
The IRTE Skills Challenge for bus and coach technicians returns to S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol in early June. It’s a great chance for technicians to test their own knowledge and potentially win...
Apprenticeships
Stagecoach’s Jamie Stockton won engineer of the year at the 2022 UK Bus Awards, primarily for work at its Ashton, Manchester depot. That role followed nearly a decade in engineering management after...
WorkshopOn affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely. Remedy:...
RecallsThere is an error in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. Remedy: update the software of the traction battery control unit. Number affected: 150. Manufacturer...
RecallsOn affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak....
RecallsSome vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on. Remedy: vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required. Number affected: 513. Manufacturer reference: 22S78. Vehicle IDs: not...
RecallsThe vehicle battery(s) have been supplied without Battery Capacity & CCA information fixed to the battery. Remedy: return the vehicle to the dealer network and have the sticker fixed to the battery...
Recalls