William Dalrymple

DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Evobus Citaro Euro VI (2013-2015 builds)

The rigid fuel return pipe may break at the fuel pump module due to engine vibrations. This will allow fuel to leak onto the road surface which will be a hazard to other road users. Fuel may also leak...

Recalls
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M&S to trial Dearman nitrogen-powered fridge

High street retailer Marks & Spencer is leasing a dual compartment Dearman Hubbard TRU, on a refrigerated semi-trailer, to be operated out of its Hemel Hempstead depot.

Refrigeration
News

Restore looks to better drivers’ performance through CTrack

Restore Document Management has awarded a three-year contract extension to Ctrack for telematics for its 185-strong van and HGV fleet.

Driver / People Management
News

Renault launches own-brand van telematics

Renault Trucks has launched a fleet management programme designed for light commercial vehicles.

Telematics
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Evobus Citaro C2 Step 3 (2017 builds)

The "bus bar" of the fuse panel on the power distribution board (PDB) could be loose. This may cause faults in circuits associated with the fuse board circuits. Manufacturer reference: TI54.15M10640A....

Recalls
DSVA recalls

Volkswagen Transporter T6 (2017 builds)

The front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags. Manufacturer...

Recalls
DSVA recalls

Nissan NV400 (X62) (2016-2017 builds)

The fuel filter support bracket may crack and the fuel filter could become insecure, As a result the fuel filter and or fuel tube may leak. Manufacturer reference: PN8B0. Number affected: 25. No...

Recalls
DSVA recalls

Vauxhall Movano B (2015-2017 builds) Renault Master (2016-2017 builds) and Nissan NV400 (X62) (2016-2017 builds)

The steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. Manufacturer references: E172112440 (18-C-021) – Vauxhall; 0CTQ – Renault; PN8B1 – Nissan. Some 160 Movano B...

Recalls
News

Government launches second low-emission bus scheme

A new Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme will see local authorities and operators in England and Wales bid for a share of a £48 million fund, which they can use to buy hundreds of new ultra-low emission...

Alternative Fuels
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Vito 4476 & 4477 (2011-2017 builds)

Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in...

Recalls
News

Truck for Towens' twenty-fifth

Family-owned Towens Group of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, which coincided with the delivery of a new Volvo FH-540 6x4 tractor unit that will operate with...

Tractor Units
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IRTE conference returns, 27 September, at the Leicester Marriott Hotel

Truck, bus and coach fleet engineers and managers will gather in late September at this year’s IRTE conference.

Health & Safety Legislation