A review of technical standards in the devolved nations has proposed doing away with separate ‘mechanical’ and ‘electrical’ routes in bus and coach, and has entirely revised content of the coachmaker...
Apprenticeships
IRTE’s parent body has launched a new way for members to qualify for the two highest engineering qualifications in the UK, incorporated engineer (IEng) and chartered engineer (CEng). These...
Apprenticeships
Planned to include the necessary COVID protection measures, the Skills Challenge is set to return in June. Application deadline is 23 April; see www.is.gd/yopika for details UPDATED: The testing week...
ApprenticeshipsThe retainer for the battery power cable at the electrical distribution central might have been incorrectly assembled. Remedy: inspect the retainer and cable. Where necessary, repair the cable and...
RecallsRisk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Remedy: inspect and install protection to the fuel pipe or replace the fuel pipe if damaged. Manufacturer reference: 0DGX. Number affected: 293. Vehicle...
RecallsThe electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the HERMES control unit (communication module) could become stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. Remedy: Correct the routing of...
RecallsPassenger hand poles may become insecure. Remedy: fit modified seat consoles, hand poles & roof poles. Manufacturer reference: C5862. Number affected: 24. Vehicle IDs: YV3T1R924D1159415 to...
RecallsDue to insufficient bonding, plastic end body trim pieces can loosen at the front and rear. Remedy: replace the front and rear plastic end trim pieces and secure with metallic holders. Manufacturer...
RecallsAxle hub bolts may become insecure. Remedy: recheck torque value of axle hub bolts to 500Nm. Manufacturer reference: none given. Number affected: 158. Vehicle IDs: SEG2628GR6BM27046 to...
Recalls
Alexander Dennis Limited has announced that its double deck hydrogen bus currently under development will deliver a zero-emission range of up to 300 miles. It will be powered by a Ballard fuel cell...
Electric Vehicles
FreshLinc, the Spalding-based temperature-controlled supply chain management specialist, has taken delivery of 20 Scania S-series trucks, all of which are 500 S 6x2/2 mid-lift tractor units equipped...
Tractor Units
The independent third-party assessment scheme reassures heavy vehicle operators that workshop technicians are competent to fix their vehicles. But as licences only last for five years, operators need...
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