It is possible that during construction, the wiring harness for the frame may have been installed under tension This can cause damage to the ribbon feeder for the spring connection for the steering wheel controls and air-bag.This will normally result in minor issues with the steering wheel electronic controls, which will warn the driver. However, it could result in a short circuit thatcan cause the premature deployment of the steering wheel air bag. Recall affected vehicles to check the hareness...
Recalls
Shell has crowned Frantisek Bogyi from FreshLinc as the UK winner of the Shell FuelSave Partner European Driver Competition 2014.
Fleet Management Systems
Groupage operator McNally Logistics has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider trailer which, it says, is enabling it to transport a variety of loads efficiently and safely.
Trailers
Asbestos removal business Rhodar has invested in 15 new Mercedes vans – 14 Sprinters and one Vito – in a bid to reduce its fuel bills.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Gray and Adams are a well-established private group and market leading manufacturer with over £125m turnover, operating from a number of sites throughout the UK and with a head office in North East Scotland. Manufacturing commercial vehicle bodywork, we have a reputation for innovation, product quality and engineering excellence. We have an enviable client base including many household named companies.
PeopleIt is possible that a securing rivet for the inertia reel of the seat belt may work loose. With regular usage, this may result in noise and increased play.In the worst case, it may result in no restraint function present, leading to a safety risk for the driver should a collision occur. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace the seat belt. Vehicle ID: TYA4684052A506204 to TYA4684392A506801
RecallsAshwoods Lightfoot has launched a new vehicle tracking option for its in-cab driver management system, Lightfoot.
Telematics
Bus technicians completed their examinations in Bristol last week (2—6 June 2014) at the fourth annual IRTE Skills Challenge, which aims to recognise and reward excellence in electrical, bodywork and mechanical service and repair.
Apprenticeships
Wolverhampton-based operator Hills Coaches has taken delivery of another new Scania K 320 Irizar i-Skool coach.
Bus & Coach
Continental has launched a new family of tyres, the Conti Hybrid, designed for regional distribution on roads and motorways.
Tyres & Retreads
Replacing 13,000 refrigerated transport units with a liquid air solution could cut dangerous emissions by the same amount as taking 367,000 Euro 6 trucks off the road – over three times the entire UK truck fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Tyres weighing up to two tonnes each are receiving round-the-clock support to ensure maximum uptime for a steel works in Wales.
Tyres & Retreads