The fuel filter/accumulator installed on the engine may crack, causing the element to break, which will ultimately resulting in fuel leakage. The issue can be identified to the driver by noticing fuel...
RecallsAn an incorrect maximum permissible vehicle width was incorrectly defined on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) documentation. Due to this, a customer installing a body conversion according to that...
RecallsFirst, the upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious...
RecallsCertain vehicles fitted with an MDE5 engine may have been delivered with the incorrect oil pan, that has lower volume than the correct model. There is a risk of the sump being overfilled with oil....
RecallsThe mounting bolts/nuts for the rear underrun device may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the rear underrun device becoming detached from the vehicle. Vehicle...
Recalls
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Health & Safety Legislation
Michelin is rejecting calls from parts of the automotive tyre industry to increase the minimum legal tread depth of car tyres in the UK from 1.6mm to 3mm.
Tyres & Retreads
Wickenby, Lincolnshire-based Rase Distribution Limited is celebrating 50 years in business with an investment in eight Scania trucks.
Rigids
Manchester-based Packaging Reuse and Disposal Service has ordered its first MAN vehicles, an MAN TGM 18.250 4x2 BL L Cab sleeper, and a TGX 26.440 tractor, to strengthen its fleet.
Rigids
London construction and demolition waste management firm O’Donovan Waste Disposal has introduced skip chain covers to its fleet of skip lorries, resulting in a 20% decibel reduction in noise levels.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
One of the UK’s first reduced-height Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheelers is off to a flying start in the colours of bulk haulage specialist R Adams & Sons.
Tippers
Just two major collisions sent motor insurance premiums for Clugston Distribution soaring a dizzying 30% in a year. While immediate action was taken to prevent more collisions, the company’s...
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