On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic diesel engine, the crankshaft might not correspond with the required specification. As a precautionary measure, the engines will be replaced on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 3. Manufacturer reference: SRV2209. Vehicle IDs: W1V9071332N110072 to W1V9071332N110515.
RecallsThe Certificate of Conformity (COC) paper contains the incorrect information. Remedy: customers are requested to return the old COC paper and a new corrected COC paper will be issued. Number affected: 968. Manufacturer reference: W1088. Vehicle IDs: JAANLR87EK7100045 to JAANLR87HK7101179.
Recalls
Renault Trucks is moving rapidly towards offering a full range of battery-electric commercial vehicles under a new brand: E-Tech. Toby Clark visited its Blainville factory in Normandy to find out what the plans are, take a look at some of the latest vehicles and see how they are made
Electric Vehicles
From 21 May 2022, the law will update to bring more vans and car/trailer combinations into scope for requiring a goods vehicle operator licence when used internationally – including between Northern Ireland and Eire. Lucy Radley explains the O-licensing system for newcomers
Transport CPC
Fleet operators across Europe have ordered, and in some cases, started using, full-electric HGVs. Below is a round-up of recent news, to help try to understand what is involved in integrating full-electric vehicles into fleets
Electric VehiclesOn certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit, the electric resistance in the circuit board of the airbag control unit may be interrupted in the event of an accident. Remedy: replace the airbag control unit. Number affected: 4. Manufacturer reference: SRX2104. Vehicle IDs: W1V44770523899800 to W1V44760323897556.
RecallsOn certain vehicles the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit. Remedy: update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles. Additionally, for 2019 models, a check of the vacuum system for possible contamination with coolant or engine oil will be carried out as a precautionary measure for the vehicles in this recall without the so-called fail-boost function on the ESP...
Recalls
Switch Mobility, formerly Optare, will supply a fleet of 12 Metrocity E-Buses to Tower Transit.
Electric Vehicles
Goodyear's SightLine suite of tyre intelligence technologies encompass connected solutions that can, through the use of real-time data and the deep understanding of tyre dynamics, help identify and address issues before they become visible, according to the company.
Tyres & Retreads
James Hall & Co. Ltd, the primary wholesaler to SPAR retailers in the North of England, among other operations, has added three new greener Volvo tractor units to its fleet. The new Volvo Euro VI tractor units are the first equipped with an Ecodrive refrigeration system to be introduced to James Hall & Co. Ltd’s double-decked fleet.
Refrigeration
MAN has carried out the first public demonstration of a near-series prototype battery-electric 4x2 tractor in Berlin.
Electric Vehicles
More than £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator programme.
Electric Vehicles