This issue affects vehicles with double drive axles and a trailing axle. Under very specific axle load conditions – including lowered chassis and slippery or loose terrain – traction at both drive axles may be compromised, and the vehicle may move. The fix involves fitting spring brake actuators to the trailing axle. Reference: R/2017/296. Number affected: 31. Vehicle IDs: WDB96404110064726 to WDB9643412L982556.
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Heavy vehicle lift firm TotalKare has rewarded an employee celebrating 50 years of service with an all-expenses paid 12-night Iberian cruise. TotalKare also gave Glenda Barratt and her husband Lance £500 towards clothes for the cruise and chauffeur-driven transfers from their home to the cruise liner and back, so that they could have a completely worry-free experience.
PeopleAn engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Reference: R/2018/002 and R/2018/003. Number affected: 198 Citroen large vans, 314 Peugeot large vans. Citroen vehicle IDs: VF7******HZ089288 to VF7******HZ092275; VF7******J4074126 to...
RecallsThe brackets retaining the heat shield of the starter motor may fail and allow the heat shield to fall on and chafe through the B+ cable. If left alone, there is a theoretical risk of fire. Manufacturers’ reference: C5315. Number affected: 1,229. Vehicle IDs: YV3T1U227DA161950 to YV3T1U222JA187979.
RecallsThe windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle, which may allow water to enter the cabin. Reference: R/2017/298. Number affected: 128. (No vehicle IDs given)
RecallsAn incorrect surface treatment on the fuel filter collar may lead to breakage of the diesel filter strap, resulting in vibration and noise from the engine compartment. In the case of any mechanical pulses when driving with a broken strap, or as a consequence of an accident, this could result in breakage of the fuel pipes, with subsequent leakage. Reference: R/2017/331. Number affected: 402. Vehicle IDs: HB115682 to HB127890
RecallsThe bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification. Reference: R/2017/316. Number affected: 15. Vehicle IDs: WDF4156052U224796; WDF4157032U224995; WDF4156032U224900 to WDF4156032U224921
RecallsThe front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub. Reference: R/2017/323. Number affected: 232. Vehicle IDs: WDF44770123330316 to WDF44770123333541; WDF44760123330327 to WDF4476023333226; WDF4476032330457 to WDF44760323333365; WDF44770323328398 to WDF44770323333428; WDF44760523330296 to WDF44760523331944; WDF44770523330042 to WDF44770523333335
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Wincanton is upgrading its fleet with another 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, all specified with the manufacturer’s Safety Pack featuring Active Brake Assist 4 and Proximity Control Assist technology.
Tractor Units
Volvo Trucks has announced that its first electric trucks will be trialled by customers later this year, with sales of the vehicles beginning in Europe in 2019.
Electric VehiclesRoad Haulage Association boss Richard Burnett met with Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA chief executive, earlier this week (23 January) to discuss “serious ongoing problems” with authorised testing facility (ATF) resources.
Road Tests
Used car business The Car People has taken delivery of two new Volvo rigids, both fitted with custom-built transporter bodies by Belle Transporters.
Car Transporters