Continental explains the components that contribute to rolling resistance in tyres in a video.
There should be 2 or 3 slots at each end of the track rod link. The ball joints at the ends of the track rod are secured by tightening a clamp over the slots. In some cases there have been instances of slots missing from the track rod link. Remedy: check the correct number of slots at each end of the track rod link. If there are slots missing the track rod must be renewed. For chassis found with incorrect track rods they are not to be released until the part is replaced. Number affected: 311....
RecallsConfigurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications. Remedy: Update the configuration of the affected control units on the affected vehicle. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: SRV2215. Vehicle IDs: WDF63970323155720.
RecallsA faulty seal in the caliper housing can under some circumstances allow moisture to enter the caliper and cause corrosion on the internal automatic brake adjustment mechanism. Remedy: Replace the affected brake callipers. Number affected: 3,440. Manufacturer reference: none given (recalls number: RCOMP/2022/008). Vehicle IDs: none given.
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Electric VehiclesVarious parts for the interior have been installed that lack the necessary fire certification. Remedy: replace the affected parts with alternatives that meet certification requirements. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: Ti68.64U21188A. Vehicle ID: WEB41057523001924.
RecallsThe driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. Remedy: replace the drivers air bag. Number affected: 62,659. Manufacturer reference: SRV2205. Vehicle IDs: WDB9061112N349685 to WDB9066572S789806.
RecallsThe rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip. Remedy: conduct a software update on the potentially affected vehicles. Number affected: 13,217. Manufacturer reference: SRV2216. Vehicle IDs: W1V44760123686443 to WDF44770523683522.
RecallsDue to potential dimensional defect in the machining of the trailer wheel hubs it is possible that the wheel bearing may experience premature failure. Remedy: inspect the hub assembly and where necessary replace the hub and bearings. Number affected: 7,487. Manufacturer reference: none given (recalls number: RPT/2022/004). Vehicle IDs: SCK*00000N0791350 to SCK*00000N0809694.
RecallsThere is a potential risk of the front or rear spring eye on affected vehicles breaking where front leaf springs from a defective production batch may have been installed. Remedy: the leaf springs installed on the vehicle will be inspected and if necessary replaced. Number affected: 51. Manufacturer reference: SRC220726 RC-2103. Vehicle IDs: TYAFEB71ERDC06817 to TYAFEB71CRDC08536.
RecallsThe Drivers front air bag may not deploy as intended. Remedy: replace the drivers front airbag. Number affected: 233. Manufacturer reference: SRV2203. Vehicle IDs: WD39066531P185991 to WDB9067351S716274.
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Industry experts give guidance on choosing and managing tyres for coach fleets. By Richard Simpson
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