Lovie Quarry & Concrete Products has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros – its first vehicle from new dealer BLS Truck & Van, of Aberdeen.
Heavy Goods VehiclesIn this fault, the anti-entrapment protection of the pneumatic outward-opening door stops working after de-powering of the door. Manufacturer reference: T172.40M10699B. Number affected: 195. Vehicle IDs: WEB62804323103391 to WEB62824323105181
RecallsThe propshaft may fail and fall of the vehicle, causing injury and damage to other road users. The remedy involves installing a prop shaft catcher to prevent failing prop shafts falling off. Manufacturer reference: 6115TRC. Number affected: 390. Vehicle IDs: WMAH17ZZ05W059888 to WMAH86ZZ65K001264; WMA18XZZ08W112655 to WMA18XZZXGP070214; WMA18SZZ08W119639 to WMA18SZZXFP061739
RecallsThe front wheelchair lift control wire has been fused incorrectly, leading to the possibility of an electrical short circuit and subsequently an electrical fire. The remedy involves inspecting the electrical circuit and protecting the wire with a lower-rated fuse. Manufacturer reference: RC189999. Number affected: 43. Vehicle IDs: 99135295 to 99135387.
RecallsAn internal ignition switch spring may have been maunfactured with a surface defect. Manufacturer reference: PS8B5. Number affected: 43. Vehicle IDs not given.
RecallsThe pivot bearing for the bearing pin on the door drive could break. Manufacturer reference: TI72.10M10684A. Number affected: 431. Vehicle IDs: WEB63241523000485 to WEB63247523000921
Recalls
Temperature-controlled transport operator AIM Logistics has added 12 DAF New XF 480 FTG 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, citing dealer service and vehicle whole-life costs as key to its decision.
Tractor Units
Renault Trucks has announced that the Renault ZE Master – the first vehicle in its new all-electric line-up – is now available to order from dealerships in the UK and Ireland.
Electric Vehicles
Door manufacturer Hazlin has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Atego, with the high-spec 16-tonner replacing an older 12-tonne vehicle.
Rigids
Kelsie Dugmore, a fourth-year engineering apprentice at Arriva Cannock, singlehandedly rebuilt a six-cylinder 6.7-l Cummins ISB engine at the bus operator’s Jesmond (Newcastle) engine shop.
Engine/Transmission Management
Fuel distributor Hoyer Petrolog UK is taking delivery of 89 MAN TGS vehicles, with the order comprising 75 replacements and 14 new additions for its expanding business.
Tractor Units
Tents and Events (Scotland) has taken delivery of a new Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonner, from the manufacturer’s Driveaway range of pre-bodied vehicles.
Rigids