The front suspension road spring eye mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. During operation it is possible that the spring eye mounting bolts could work loose and unwind. This could result in the movement of the axle which could compromise the directional control of the vehicle. However, the driver should become aware of the issue by noise or found by the maintenance staff during routine maintenance. Recall all affected vehicles to re-torque the mounting bolts.
Recalls
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The eighth annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2015), taking place on 9—10 September 2015 at Millbrook Proving Ground, is now open for free delegate registration at www.cenex-lcv.co.uk .
Alternative Fuels
Top London bakery Frankonia says it has boosted customer service levels, as well as fleet performance, after implementing the SevenEye vehicle tracking solution from Seven Telematics.
Telematics
Irish transport operator North West Carriers (NWC) has added six Krone Profi Liner curtainsider trailers to its fleet, supplied on long-term lease through TIP Trailer Services.
Trailers
Whale Tankers has launched an online parts ordering service, which gives access to more than 1,500 products.
Vehicle Parts
Telematics specialist Microlise has released the agenda for its Transport Conference (20th May, Ricoh Arena, Coventry), believed to be the largest dedicated to road transport ever held in the UK.
Driver / People Management
DPF (diesel particulate filter) reconditioning specialist DPF Clean Team has been accredited to the FTA (Freight Transport Association) Van Excellence scheme.
Selective Catalyst Reduction
Pinbins, the skip hire division of Dartford, Kent-based Pinden, has taken delivery of four Volvo FE, 18-tonne gvw 4x2 rigid skiploaders with Boughton Engineering bodies.
Rigids
Quattro Plant Kawasaki reckons it will arrive in style at each round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike championship this season, courtesy of Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West.
Tractor Units
Waste management and recycling business Grundon has taken delivery of a Euro 6 DAF CF 460 FTG Space Cab – one of a 21-strong order for new DAF trucks, due for delivery throughout the summer.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Retailer Pets at Home has awarded a tyre management contract to ATS Euromaster, after a tyre audit revealed opportunities to cut operating costs while boosting safety and uptime.
Tyres & Retreads