Monitoring tyre tread depth and condition should be easy, yet every day operators find themselves dealing with problems or delays caused by these issues. Lucy Radley speaks with two experts about the...
Tyres & RetreadsOne or more threaded connections of the steering bracket may not have been correctly secured. Action: check, loosen and correctly apply the required tightening torque to the affected connections....
RecallsThe connections of the ASAM control unit may not be correctly engaged. Action: check the engagement of the connectors on affected vehicles and correct where required. Manufacturer reference: SRL1907...
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While reassuring potential travellers that coaches are safe to use remains difficult, some operators’ survival may hang in the balance, says Richard Simpson
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Some regular bus routes have been scaled back because of COVID-19. They aren’t the only way to provide public transport, however; another model with another type of vehicle is being trialled, finds...
Bus & Coach
DVSA traffic enforcement crews are now tapping into the vast pool of data generated by thousands of ANPR cameras ranged around the country to make sure that operators obey the law, reports Will...
Driver / People ManagementPotential for a thermal overload of auxiliary switchboard. Action: Check if an auxiliary switchboard with the batch 35/2015 or 36/2015 has been installed, and if necessary replace the panel with an...
RecallsThe aluminium housing on the high pressure side of the gas pressure regulator may develop cracks. Action: replace the gas pressure regulator on affected vehicles. Manufacturer reference: SRL1902....
RecallsThe rigidity values of the support sleeves on the threaded connection of the high-pressure fuel lines may be lower than the prescribed values. As a result, high-pressure fuel lines may leak....
RecallsFeed knob starter switch support spring failure could possibly result in ignition-off whilst vehicle is in motion. Action: change Starter switchbharness & cover to new version, if not already fitted....
RecallsThere is a too short a distance between exhaust outlet and the right-hand first driven axle brake chamber. A new design and installation of the exhaust end pipe will be implemented. Number affected:...
RecallsDriver’s cabin door may not open due to corrosion in the wiring junction. Action: retrofit a suitable cover above the star wiring junction to prevent liquid ingress. Manufacturer’s reference:...
Recalls