A failing ESS heater relay can cause an unexpected heat development and consequential damage to electrical wiring. Remedy: carry out a replacement of the ESS Heater relay with a modified version....
RecallsThe front and side spoiler side covers could come adrift during vehicle operation. Remedy: inspect and if required carry out adjustments to the front spoiler side covers and add a new design to the...
RecallsA setting of the software parameter for the remote drive external parking brake request is set to an erroneous value. Remedy: software update. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: CO162....
RecallsThe steering link rod retainer nut may have been tightened incorrectly. Remedy: the torque of the link rod retainer nut will be assessed and if necessary the link rod and upper steering arm will be...
RecallsImproved emission control and monitoring via an updated EMS and SW software. Number affected: 5,178. No manufacturer reference or vehicle IDs given.
RecallsA software update of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control unit is required. Number affected: 158. Manufacturer reference: SRV2108. Vehicle IDs: W1V9071352N095172 to WDB9071352N062798.
RecallsThe accelerator pedal may not have been mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the specification. Remedy: check the correct installation of the accelerator pedal on the affected vehicles and, if...
Recalls
Bus operators have come up with many ways of keeping the people that work in depots safe around operating buses, reports Will Dalrymple
Health & Safety Legislation
A government review of the heavy vehicle annual test programme has found it to be essentially fit for purpose. It says: “The current system delivers the most fundamental need of customers, enabling...
Bus & Coach
The virtual panel discussion, entitled ‘Leading through change’, brings together experts working from business, legal, consultancy and engineering, to address some of the issues they faced and the...
Driver / People Management
Milton Keynes-based DAF Trucks dealer group Brian Currie’s new ‘TRP Service Plus’ all-makes parts and service location in Daventry is now fully operational. Brian Currie Daventry Truck & Trailer...
Vehicle Parts
A government review of heavy goods vehicle testing has discovered that the ATF network is generally operating well. Although it acknowledges hauliers’ dissatisfaction with the way it is run on a...
Operator Compliance Risk Score