The screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose. Remedy: check screws for the correct torque. Number affected: 114. Manufacturer reference: C0279. Vehicle IDs:...
RecallsOn certain vehicles during conversion a hole was drilled near a seat fixing point which did not meet the 300mm regulation. Remedy: move pipes 300mm away from the seat mounting fixing and weld the...
RecallsOn certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM). Remedy: Update the Daytime Running Lamps software configuration. Number affected: 235. Manufacturer...
RecallsThe cab tilt support may need to be replaced for its noncompliance of mating sub-assemblies (welding) on certain batches of vehicles. Remedy: upgrade the cab tilt ram mounting bracket and in some...
RecallsOn affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration of the passenger airbag inflator propellant. In the event of a crash the inflator could rupture when the...
RecallsDiodes were soldered onto the circuit board of 258 accelerator pedals instead of transistors during the accelerator pedal supplier’s assembly process. Remedy: check the serial number on the...
Recalls
Operators should be well-placed to respond to at least one aspect of the new proposed Euro VII emissions regulations. Surprise! Euro VI forced a lot of big changes in exhaust aftertreatment systems to...
Emissions Control
Although having bus industry experience going back 38 years, First Bus North & West Yorkshire’s engineering director now focuses most of his attention on the future, as he tells Will Dalrymple
Apprenticeships
How the emergency services extinguish an electric vehicle (EV) battery fire and what happens afterwards is still being developed. Firefighter Paul Trew explains the situation to Will Dalrymple
Electric Vehicles
Scania field technician Craig Moore is the winner of the 2022 Scottish irtec engineer of the year category of the Transport News Scottish Rewards. He speaks to Will Dalrymple about his career so far
Apprenticeships
Hydrotreated vegetable oil is a drop-in replacement for diesel that is based on recycled waste fats and oils, rather than fossil origins. All to the good, but those environmental benefits come at a...
Alternative Fuels