Tyre manufacturer Hankook is to add a truck bus radial production line at its Rácalmás plant in Hungary as part of an investment of approximately €540 million.
Tyres & Retreads
Bridgestone Commercial has uploaded a video explaining the third step in Bandag’s tyre retreading process: shearography.
The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) within the vehicle’s HV battery pack. Remedy: replace identified battery arrays. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: 23S39.
RecallsOn affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification, which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance. Remedy: check and replace power steering hose if necessary. For Vauxhall Movano, number affected is 786 and manufacturer reference is KJ1/230958EE. For Peugeot Boxer III, number affected is 3122 and manufacturer reference is MKZ/230958EE. For Citroen Relay III, number affected is 2219 and manufacturer...
RecallsRanger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak. Remedy: inspect connections. If no leak present, retorque connections. If leak found, replace pipework. Number affected: 152. Manufacturer reference: 23S58.
RecallsOn affected vehicles the handbrake cable yellow plastic ferrule could fail, resulting in excess handbrake travel and allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. Remedy: replace the handbrake cable with an improved version. Number affected: 5873. Manufacturer reference: CSV 630033.
Recalls
Belgian industrial entrepreneur Guido Dumarey has acquired the Woodall Nicholson businesses of Coleman Milne, VCS Police, Mellor Bus, Treka Bus, Promech, and JM Engineering.
Alexander Dennis has confirmed 20 of its Enviro100 EV small-zero emission buses will be delivered to its launch customer Stagecoach.
ArrowXL, a two-person home delivery specialist, is to expand its fleet of vehicles as part of a £5 million investment.
Stellantis has enhanced its commercial vehicle business with Pro One, a strategy encompassing six brands: Citroën, FIAT, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall.
Renault Trucks has equipped its urban and regional range with new features in a bid to enhance the safety of drivers and vulnerable road users.
Wabcowurth, Würth and Würth Fahrzeugeinrichtungen have launched a trailer that offers an A/C service for construction, agricultural and forestry machinery, as well as similar commercial vehicles.