Renault has expanded the Master range, with new Master Aluminium Tippers and Master Luton box vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Vehicle repair business Ferdotti Motor Services has added a set of Stertil Koni wireless mobile column lifts to its workshop, to meet growing demand for its services.
Workshop
Schmitz Cargobull has announced that it is reintroducing container semi-trailer chassis, using three S.CF range standard container chassis developed in partnership with Turkish manufacturer Koluman Otomotiv Endüstri.
Semi-Trailers
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has added nine new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors to its 47-strong fleet, describing the vehicles’ build quality and safety features as a “phenomenal all-round package”.
Tractor Units
The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production; the recall will involve updating the ESP. Manufacturer reference: SRV1809. Number affected: 149. Vehicle IDs: WDB9106332P000797 to WDB9106332P004362; WDB9071332N001063 to WDB9071332N001476; WDB9076452P003641 to WDB9076452P004242; WDB9076332P003157 to WDB9076332P004204; WDB9076352P003636 to WDB9076352P004185; WDB9076552P003670 to WDB9076552P003670.
Also, a separate recall on the same...
The drop arm does not conform to prescribed specification; it needs to be checked and replaced, if necessary. Manufacturer reference: TI46.40U10716A. Number affected: 44. Vehicle IDs: WEB41054523001134 to WEB41057523001167
RecallsCracked chassis/side members and/or twisting/deformation of the chassis affect 10 units. Manufacturer reference: Tipper Recall SM/DT. Number affected: 10. Vehicle IDs: WDB9642302L938432 to WDB9642302L947426
RecallsThe screw/nut for the cab tilt cylinder might come loose. Remedial action: inspect, and if necessary, replace screw nut and spacer in tilt cylinder upper attachment. Manufacturer reference: C0078. Number affected: 8. (No vehicle IDs given).
RecallsA hole may appear in the heat shield connection at the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter housing, due to a fault in the welding process. Manufacturer reference: SRV1807. Number affected: 7. Vehicle IDs: WDF4156032U199010 to WDF4156032U241768
Recalls
Caravan and holiday lodge manufacturer Willerby is taking delivery of 15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, supplied by contract hire and rental business Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Cranleigh Freight Services has taken delivery of its first new Volvo trucks in ten years, with the arrival of four Volvo FH-460 4x2 tractors.
Finance & Leasing
Essex-based South East Coaches has taken delivery of its second new Irizar coach in six months, citing vehicle quality and service.
Bus & Coach