The rear brake pipe bracket to axle securing bolt may fail, due to inconsistencies in bolt manufacture. Low clamp load of the joint could lead to bolt failure and subsequent fatigue failure of the rear brake bundy pipe. This would result loss of brake fluid and significantly reduced brake performance (single circuit brake operation only and soft brake pedal). : The original bolt will be replaced with a new bolt and locking nut.
Recalls
Trakm8 has completed what it calls "a comprehensive feature update" on its ECOn fuel saver range, which now provides more information, such as driving behaviour feedback.
Telematics
Vacu-Lug has extended its products and services with the acquisition of the Tyre Equipment Company, which provides equipment from air tools and impact wrenches to valves and accessories.
Tyres & Retreads
The local authority for the Suffolk towns of Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill has stood down a Mercedes-Benz Econic that dates back to 2000.
Municipal Vehicles
Bus and coach technicians wanting to enter the IRTE Skills Challenge 2013 have until the end of February 2013 to enter.
Irtec
BT Fleet has won a new deal with Network Rail to provide fleet management for one of the UK's biggest and most complex commercial vehicle fleets.
Fleet Management Systems
Arriva Southern Counties has added to its door-forward Wrightbus StreetLites by taking an 11.5-metre StreetLite Max into the fleet for use initially at its Tunbridge Wells, Kent, depot.
Bus & Coach
First Scotland East has been certified to ISO 9001, the management system accreditation, with a focus on customer service.
Workshop
Volvo Trucks is reporting that nine out of 10 accidents involving trucks are a result of human failings.
Health & Safety Legislation
From regenerative braking on trailers to intelligent axles and light weight materials for truck suspensions, serious engineering developments are underway. Steve Banner investigates
Suspensions
Roll-out of the IRTE's Workshop Accreditation scheme is now well underway, so the race is on to get workshop standards and accountability transparent and up to scratch. John Challen reports
Workshop
Technology developed to revolutionise heavy-duty commercial vehicle stopping distances is just a whisker away. Brian Tinham assesses the systems and asks why the market isn't biting
Braking Systems