An an incorrect maximum permissible vehicle width was incorrectly defined on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) documentation. Due to this, a customer installing a body conversion according to that defined on the COC may inadvertently fit a body width that could restrict the rear visibility. The solution is to measure the width of the vehicle and fit extended mirrors where necessary. (No vehicle IDs were given).
First, the upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer.
In addition or instead, a second issue may occur: the outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer; automatic car washes increase the risk of detachment.
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Certain vehicles fitted with an MDE5 engine may have been delivered with the incorrect oil pan, that has lower volume than the correct model. There is a risk of the sump being overfilled with oil. This could result in either the engine suffering a runaway due to it consuming its own oil or the catalytic converter being contaminated, which will affect the exhaust emissions. Vehicle ID: YV3T1U225GA180274 to YV3T9U222HA184471
RecallsThe mounting bolts/nuts for the rear underrun device may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the rear underrun device becoming detached from the vehicle. Vehicle ID: Z 111960 to Z 112072
Recalls
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced that its 700th practitioner is Costain’s Dave Richmond – he completed all nine courses in less than five weeks.
FORS
DIPT has taken delivery of a new 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego, choosing to stick with the brand for the replacement of a 2009 model.
Rigids
Shell Bitumen is retrofitting Mobileye collision avoidance technology to 36 tractor units, operated by its transport and logistics partner DHL.
Road Safety
Family-run Ben Bennett Jr has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tractor to deliver limestone filler and granules from its Grange Mill quarry, in Derbyshire.
Tractor Units
Hertfordshire-based Falcon Coaches has expanded its fleet with a new Volvo B11R SC7 and two new B8R SB3 vehicles.
Bus & Coach
CSH Transport has taken delivery of four high spec MAN TGX tractors as replacements for older vehicles in its fleet, citing build quality and aftersales support as reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units
There could be huge opportunities for transport and warehouse operators post-Brexit, despite the “potentially exorbitant” costs of administering additional frontier declarations.
Fleet Operating Costs
Dealer Caledonian Truck & Van picked up three trophies in the Mercedes-Benz Truck dealer of the year awards and was shortlisted in seven categories.
Dealerships