The steering link rod retainer nut may have been tightened incorrectly. Remedy: the torque of the link rod retainer nut will be assessed and if necessary the link rod and upper steering arm will be replaced. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: C0152. Vehicle IDs: ***********845404 to ***********872354.
RecallsImproved emission control and monitoring via an updated EMS and SW software. Number affected: 5,178. No manufacturer reference or vehicle IDs given.
RecallsA software update of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control unit is required. Number affected: 158. Manufacturer reference: SRV2108. Vehicle IDs: W1V9071352N095172 to WDB9071352N062798.
RecallsThe accelerator pedal may not have been mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the specification. Remedy: check the correct installation of the accelerator pedal on the affected vehicles and, if necessary, renew it. Number affected: 9. Manufacturer reference: SRV2100. Vehicle IDs: W1V9076332P310247 to W1V9106332P309897.
Recalls
Swedish company Hultsteins has appointed Kent-based Longhurst Refrigeration as UK national aftersales service partner.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
At the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade show, 21-28 April, ZF is planning to launch globally an advanced emergency braking system for commercial vehicles, OnGuardMAX, and debut it on Chinese roads.
Engine/Transmission Management
Hyva UK has supplied 15 skiploaders to Dunmow Waste Management in the east of England.
Loaders
CCF has worked in collaboration with Electra, to launch what they call the UK’s first 27-tonne curtainside battery electric vehicle (BEV), with 287kWh traction batteries.
Electric Vehicles
Family-owned haulage and warehousing specialists, Farrall’s Group of Chester, has recently taken delivery of its first New Generation MAN TGX tractors and two new MAN TGE 3.5 tonne vans.
Tractor Units
For the fourth year in a row, April 8 was Global Remanufacturing Day, an event organised by international group the Remanufacturing Industries Council to raise the profile of this alternative means of component production that reduces the use of resources.
Vehicle Parts
Giti Tire is targeting the small stop-start city bus and 7.5 tonne delivery vehicle markets with the launch of its Giti GAU867v1 all-position tyre in size 215/75R17.5.
Tyres & Retreads
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