Wiring design for WABCO valve on affected trailers utilises the brake light circuit. During brake operation, the brake valve may allow a sudden spike in voltage which may feedback through the drawing vehicles control systems. Remedy: install a line protector to prevent excess voltage feeding back through the brake light circuit. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: (none given). Vehicle IDs: (none given).
Recalls
The hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics may develop a leak due to a faulty crimping. Remedy: replace the hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics. Number affected: 2. Manufacturer reference: SRU2101 2102U55W06. Vehicle IDs: WDB4051101V259094 to WDB4051101V259146.
JG Pears, a UK processor of animal by-products and food waste, has put into service a Harsh skiploader that is destined to cover more than 1.5 million km for the company. This unit is also the first to feature Harsh’s latest skip locking system built into the skiploader’s floor.
Rigids
Independent commercial vehicle repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has taken the wraps off the first in a planned national network of all-makes truck and van depots.
Workshop
An engineering firm specialising in common rail diesel fuel systems has invested £120,000 in new technology to repair smart injectors.
Fuel Systems
The two-storey 17,000 sqft building in Nursling, Southampton, which also offers an additional 4,500 sq ft of mezzanine storage, is also the new home of Adams Morey’s head office team.The facility became fully operational on 1 June 2021.
Vehicle Parts
T. Quality has worked with Fraikin and commercial vehicle bodybuilder Paneltex on an all-new design of split-load rigid bodies for 10 trucks.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Forming the centrepiece of TIP’s recent open day event was the brand new ‘Polar-Bur’ temperature-controlled lifting deck trailer from manufacturer Don-Bur.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Less rolling resistance, higher fuel efficiency: Continental is offering fleet operators an optimised commercial vehicle tyre thanks to the latest update to its Conti EcoPlus tyre family, the Conti EcoPlus 3+.
Tyres & Retreads
As the move toward electrification is most pronounced in passenger cars and light goods vehicles, operators of heavier fleets might learn what to expect in future by studying how those markets are adapting now, reports Dan Gilkes
Alternative Fuels
High-strength and abrasion-resistant (AR) steel alloys are becoming commonplace in tipper body manufacture. What does this mean for durability, and will they replace aluminium in tipper bodies, asks Toby Clark
Tippers
The 10th annual IRTE Skills Challenge took place 22-24 June, in one of the first public events in the bus industry since COVID lockdowns began. Will Dalrymple was there
Workshop