Incorrect heat shrink tubing on the battery positive cable terminal/harness connected to the fuse board. Action: check and rectify the heat shrink tubing on the cable terminal/harness if necessary. Manufacturer reference: RC201613. Number affected: 344. Vehicle IDs: YS2K4X20001912473 to YS2N4X20001917882.
RecallsThe seat scissor and/or guide rail of the driver's seat can break. Action: Check the correct installation of the securing strap on the seat scissor of the driver's seat. Fit or re-position if necessary. Manufacturer reference: 7116TR. Number affected: 1,828. Vehicle IDs: WMA03WZZ0HM731028 to WMA90SZZ8JM785997.
RecallsVehicles may not comply with specific emissions criteria. Action: carry out a SOPS software conversion or evidence exemption compliance. Manufacturer reference: RC201612. Vehicle IDs: YS2G8X40005409828 to YS2R6X20009187281.
RecallsThe electric steering pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving. Action: Change the steering pump wiring. Manufacturer reference: C5734. Number affected: 3,514. Vehicle IDs: YV3T7U520EA163244 to YV3T9U226KA193844, YV3T7U520EA163244 to YV3T9U226KA193844, YV3T7U520EA163244 to YV3T9U226KA193844, YV3T7U520EA163244 to YV3T9U226KA193844 and YV3T7U520EA163244 to YV3T9U226KA193844, respectively.
RecallsPossibility of painted wheel rims becoming loose. Action: the wheels must be replaced. Manufacturer reference: CO117. Number affected: 6. Vehicle IDs: ***********836619 to ***********840562.
RecallsPremature degradation of emission control component. Action: If found, then replacement of silencer. Manufacturer references: M0077, M0078, M0091, M0098, M0100. Number affected: 233. Vehicle IDs: VF640J560EB000587 to VF640J86XHB004727, VF620A861GB000071 to VF640J86XGB002278 and VF620A868HB000103 to VF640J86XGB001972. (M0077 and M0078 vehicle IDs not given).
RecallsThe stop screws for the pin between the fifth wheel plate and pedestal might be missing. Action: fit the stop screws where required. Number affected: 5. Vehicle IDs: 308966 to 310624.
RecallsThe material composition of the gas system high pressure regulator has been found to be outside of specification. Check the component serial number and renew the high pressure regulator if it is in the defined batch of defective components. Manufacturer reference: RC 190323. Number affected: 6. Vehicle IDs: YS2N4X20001894415 to YS2N4X20001900258.
RecallsMalfunctions in the heat exchanger for the LNG fuel tank heating may result in very cold liquefied gas reaching components that are not designed to withstand such low temperatures. Action: carry out a software update to engine and gas management systems creating control measures and a warning light in the event of a fault occurring. Manufacturer reference: RC201608. Number affected: 7. Vehicle IDs: YS2G4X20005529646 to YS2R4X20005510563.
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