Tyre performance is of the utmost importance on roads, but how can drivers and operators get the same confidence on mud and snow, or when there is ice on the surface? John Challen investigates how...
Tyres & RetreadsIncorrect heat shrink tubing on the battery positive cable terminal/harness connected to the fuse board. Action: check and rectify the heat shrink tubing on the cable terminal/harness if necessary....
RecallsThe seat scissor and/or guide rail of the driver's seat can break. Action: Check the correct installation of the securing strap on the seat scissor of the driver's seat. Fit or re-position if...
RecallsVehicles may not comply with specific emissions criteria. Action: carry out a SOPS software conversion or evidence exemption compliance. Manufacturer reference: RC201612. Vehicle IDs:...
RecallsThe electric steering pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving. Action: Change the steering pump wiring. Manufacturer reference: C5734. Number affected:...
RecallsPossibility of painted wheel rims becoming loose. Action: the wheels must be replaced. Manufacturer reference: CO117. Number affected: 6. Vehicle IDs: ***********836619 to ***********840562.
RecallsPremature degradation of emission control component. Action: If found, then replacement of silencer. Manufacturer references: M0077, M0078, M0091, M0098, M0100. Number affected: 233. Vehicle IDs:...
RecallsThe stop screws for the pin between the fifth wheel plate and pedestal might be missing. Action: fit the stop screws where required. Number affected: 5. Vehicle IDs: 308966 to 310624.
RecallsThe material composition of the gas system high pressure regulator has been found to be outside of specification. Check the component serial number and renew the high pressure regulator if it is in...
RecallsMalfunctions in the heat exchanger for the LNG fuel tank heating may result in very cold liquefied gas reaching components that are not designed to withstand such low temperatures. Action: carry out a...
Recalls
Lucy Radley offers a guide to avoiding the most damaging kind of penalty from DVSA officers: S-marked prohibitions
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Bridges in the national motorway network are often exposed to the worst of the winter weather conditions, so keeping them open in snow and ice is a priority, as Laura Cork reports
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