The wiring harness for the horn can be inappropriately routed. If the steering is continually operated, this can result in failure of the wiring, due to fatigue. Ispect the wiring harness and rework the harness if required.
RecallsDirectional contrl may be affected, because the front live axle brake anchor plates may not be secure. Recall vehicles likely to be affected to tighten the anchor plate bolts and, where necessary, replace the stub axle and brake anchor plate.
Recalls
Bedminster based S&B Automotive Academy has announced record annual achievement levels for its apprenticeships, putting the specialist commercial vehicle training provider top of the UK rankings for the motor industry.
Apprenticeships
Fraikin has opened its largest branch yet – a £1 million-plus facility in Coventry to support contract hire, fleet management and rental customers.
Driver CPC
More than 400 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have taken to the road with the Yodel parcel delivery brand (formerly Home Delivery Network subsidiary Parcelpoint).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Transport for London (TfL) today announced that from 3 January 2012 larger vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles will be included in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Bus & Coach
Research, part-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, is now underway, aimed at modifying the surface of brake discs to improve their friction performance and lifespan.
Brakes & Braking Systems
The latest guide from the IRTE, entitled 'Improving fuel efficiency', has been launched.
Alternative FuelsFire may occur due to insufficient crimping of the main battery cable lugs/terminals to the battery cable, which can cause a resistance between the cable and lug/terminal. This can result in either failure of the electrical system, production of sparks, or a short circuit - and hence vehicle fire. Recall affected vehicles for a check of the crimping. If found to be out of specification, re-crimp or solder the cable lug/terminal.
Recalls
TomTom LINK 300 is a small device installed in each of your vehicles (along with a SIM Card that we provide). TomTom LINK 300 allows you to track and trace your vehicles, have two-way text communication with your drivers via their TomTom GO, and even provide them with navigation coordinates for their GO remotely. It's as if each of your drivers had their own co-pilot: You! * The TomTom LINK 300 is a GPS-receiver and a GSM-/GPRS-module in one single unit.
Traffic Communications
Army Guys Strip a "Jeep" to The Bone and Rebuild Her in 4 Minutes/They Drive In and Driveaway.This Is Something you Might Not have ever seen Before,Halifax Downtown July 2009
Maintenance
A study carried out by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association reveals that the impact on older vehicles in the US fleet – those assembled between 1994 and 2000 – are at minimal risk from raising the ethanol blend limit from E10 to E15.
Alternative Fuels