Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. Over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach. Recall affected vehicles and replace the fixing bolts/screws. Vehicle ID: WDB9062532N610429 to WDB9062532N610429
RecallsInternational Diesel Service (IDS) – part of Kuwait Petroleum International – has upgraded its fuel management solution, iAccount, describing it as “the most technologically advanced solution of its kind”.
Fleet Management Systems
Tachograph compliance and the proposed Birmingham clean air zone (CAZ) topped the agenda at a regional meeting of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT).
Standards & Practices
Organic food producer Soyfoods has taken delivery of a Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, citing its fuel-saving and environmental credentials as key to the vehicle’s selection.
Rigids
Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK is enjoying repeat business with Lancashire warehousing and distribution firm the HPH Group.
Tractor Units
Transport for London has launched a consultation on London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s proposed Direct Vision Standard, and is pointing to new research that “proves that having direct vision from the cab of a lorry... has a substantial impact on improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists”.
Road Safety
Grays, Essex-based Industrial Chemicals Group is taking delivery of a fleet of 38 new Actros tractor units, all selected in large part for their safety attributes.
Tankers
Cheshire-based Roberts Bakery has deployed a transport management solution from Microlise across its 90-strong fleet, and is anticipating cutting its distribution costs by more than 10%.
Cartwright Fleet Services has opened its Isuzu Truck dealership in Garforth, Leeds, also covering all-makes truck and trailer services.
Repair & Maintenance
Excavator hire specialist HE Services (Plant Hire) has taken delivery of a fleet of 18-tonnes gvw DAF LF 4x2 chassis mounted with Charlton PlantLite beavertail bodies.
RigidsIncorrect tyre pressure label has been fitted and, if ordered, the spare wheel may also be incorrect. It is possible that the stability of the vehicle could be affected. Recall affected vehicles to replace both the tyre pressure label and the spare wheel. Vehicle ID: VF1JL000052838888 to VF1JL000554663090
RecallsThe multi-circuit protection valve section of the APU has been incorrectly piped. The driver could release the park brake without sufficient pressure in the service brake circuits for them to function. In this condition, the red low pressure warning light for service brake circuits will either be independently illuminated or both together, plus the low air pressure buzzer will be sounding. Recall vehicles likely to be affected to change the position of two air pipes on the APU. Vehicle ID:...
Recalls