The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing may not be sufficient. Remedy: inspect, clean and wax the housing of the high-voltage batteries. In cases of existing significant corrosion...
RecallsVehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake caliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications. Remedy: conduct a check the brake caliper carriers on the front axle...
RecallsThe after treatment injector pipe may crack and leak. Remedy: Software update to provide a warning that system fault exists in the event of a cracked pipe. Number affected: 347. Manufacturer...
RecallsThe retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block could come loose. Remedy: secure the bearing bracket on the brake pedal by means of an additional retaining ring on the...
RecallsFuel pipes chaffing might cause abnormal wear and consequently fuel leakages. Remedy: visual inspection/adding protection on the fuel pipe/replace pipe if applicable. Number affected: 2,324. (No...
RecallsIt may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever. Remedy: Check the handbrake lever locking mechanism and if necessary replace the handbrake lever. Number affected: 305. Manufacturer reference:...
RecallsVehicles may be equipped with portable fire extinguishers which may not be fitted with a lock nut on the strike knob. Remedy: Conduct a check of potentially affected fire extinguishers to establish if...
RecallsThe installation position of the clamps for the hydraulic hoses of the power steering may not be correct. Remedy: check the hydraulic hoses and clamps of the power steering and replace with new clamps...
RecallsSome vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS). Remedy: replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected. Number...
RecallsWiring design for WABCO valve on affected trailers utilises the brake light circuit. During brake operation, the brake valve may allow a sudden spike in voltage which may feedback through the drawing...
RecallsThe hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics may develop a leak due to a faulty crimping. Remedy: replace the hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics. Number affected: 2. Manufacturer reference: SRU2101...
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The 10th annual IRTE Skills Challenge took place 22-24 June, in one of the first public events in the bus industry since COVID lockdowns began. Will Dalrymple was there
Workshop