William Dalrymple

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Fodder producer buys first-ever Renault trucks

Thompsons of York, one of the largest animal feed producers in Yorkshire and the North-East, has selected Renault Trucks for the first time in its history.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
DSVA recalls

Ford Transit (2014 onwards) rear brake disc supplied by APEC

The half shaft retaining bolt holes in the rear disc may have an incorrect thread. Retaining bolts may fit but may become loose and fall out. This would allow the half shaft and wheel/hub assembly to...

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Citroen Dispatch IV and Spacetourer (2016 builds)

The starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit....

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DSVA recalls

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Euro 5; Fuso Canter TF (2009-2013 builds)

The engine fuel return pipe is made of material which may adversely react with chemicals paint etc. These may cause the pipe to swell, become loose and leak fuel. Reference: R/2017/221. Number...

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Mercedes Benz Actros, Antos, Arocs and Econic (2016-17 builds)

The "catch" bolt for the range change gearshift mechanism may work loose. This may affect gear changes and it is possible drive can be lost. Reference: R/2017/242. Number affected: 592 units. Vehicle...

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DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Actros 963, Actros II / III, Antos 963, Arocs 964, Atego II, Atego 967, Axor II (2013-2017 builds)

The rear axle casings may crack and oil may leak. In extreme cases, the axle casing may fail. Reference: R/2017/259, R/2017/261, R/2017/263 and R/2017/264. Number affected: 8,382 units. Vehicle IDs:...

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Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus (2014-2017 build)

It is possible for the wiring harness in the main switch panel to chafe on a bracket cut-out, which could result in a short to earth. If a short circuit occurs, it could result in the loss of various...

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DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Unimog (2015-17 builds)

The battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the...

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Events

Busworld Europe (Xpo Kortrijk, Belgium)

With over 40 years of experience, it claims to be the oldest and most famous bus and coach exhibition.

Bus & Coach
Events

Coach & Bus UK, Birmingham

Coach & Bus UK: the new name for Coach & Bus Live

Bus & Coach
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Actros 963, Arocs 963 (April 2017 build)

The bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification on seven trucks. If a support bracket disconnects this...

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DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Antos 963, Actros 963, Econic 956 (2016-2017 build)

Due to an error in the manufacturing process, the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification on 920 trucks. Under heavy steering forces, it is...

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