There is a risk that the wind screen wiper might stop working. Remedy: update vehicle software and replace the wiper relay. Number affected: 1,385. Manufacturer reference: C0242. Vehicle IDs: YV2R002C1NB380725 to YV2XZY0G7NA892013.
RecallsVehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed. Remedy: replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 25409. Manufacturer reference: SRX2202. Vehicle IDs: WDF63960113666669 to WDF63970113629716.
RecallsTyres may have been damaged in the manufacturing plant. Remedy: visually check the affected tyres and replace them if necessary. Number affected: 3. Manufacturer reference: HYT. Vehicle IDs: VR7******NJ531598 to VR7******MJ875264.
Recalls
On-board digital sensors are playing an ever more important role in understanding commercial vehicles’ operational condition, finds Toby Clark
Maintenance
Rebuilding gearboxes is a time-consuming and specialist task. Richard Simpson looks for cheaper, quicker alternatives
Engine/Transmission Management
When are two identical gearboxes, fitted in two identical trucks, not actually the same at all? When those gearboxes are modern automated manual transmissions (AMTs), which means there’s a computer between the driver and the machine. Lucy Radley speaks to three OEMs about the electronic brains behind their boxes of cogs, to find out just how important the software really is.
Engine/Transmission Management
Axle manufacturer SAF-HOLLAND has announced a public cash offer to shareholders of Haldex, as part of a deal to acquire the Swedish-based manufacturer of trailer brakes and suspension systems.
Axles
Scania is now introducing solutions built upon the next level of battery-electric trucks (BEV). The new generation, available with R or S sleeper cabs, features 624 kWh of batteries installed.
Electric Vehicles
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has handed down a judgment approving the Road Haulage Association’s application for a Collective Proceedings Order in respect of damages claims arising out of the European Commission’s Trucks cartel decision, reports Backhouse Jones solicitors, one of two teams of solicitors acting on behalf of RHA.
Tractor Units
A new model of the all-electric eCollect refuse collection vehicle has been launched by Dennis Eagle. This is the second configuration of the e-RCV which was originally launched in 2020.
Municipal Vehicles
Fleet solutions provider Rivus has extended its fleet management contract with National Grid, to include accident management and on-site mobile repair.
Fleet Management Systems
Independent commercial vehicle repairers Sapphire Vehicle Services has extended the range of solutions it offers to customers by launching a fleet management division.
Fleet Management Systems