Vehicles may have been fitted with the front crossmember incorrectly tightened. Remedy: Check and tighten the bolts on the front crossmember to the prescribed torque. Replacement of the steering rack if necessary. Number affected: 2. Manufacturer reference: 6491. Vehicle IDs: *********NZ021329 to *********NZ022388.
RecallsOn certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals. Remedy: Replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles. In individual cases it may also be necessary to replace the transmission. Number affected: 1835. Manufacturer reference: SRV2214. Vehicle IDs: W1V44760123688927 to WDF44770323683813.
RecallsOn the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised. Remedy: Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary. Number affected: 49. Manufacturer reference: E222212600/KAT (22-C-134). Vehicle IDs: VXEVBYHRMM7866963 to VXEVFEHTMNZ009405.
Recalls
I was interested to see TE’s sister title, Operations Engineer, profiling the career of Society member and former REME warrant officer Eddie McLellan a couple of months ago (www.is.gd/ilobot).
Apprenticeships
That is one conclusion that might be drawn from Ford’s surprise decision to axe Fiesta Van from its line-up earlier this year. But Steve Banner finds that the move goes against other market developments for the smallest commercial vehicles available in the UK
Electric Vehicles
With a rapidly growing number of vans on the roads, first-time MOT failures for light commercial vehicles remain stubbornly high. Dan Gilkes asks if an expanding repair and maintenance offer could turn the tide
Light Commercial Vehicles
First Bus has placed an £81 million order with manufacturer Wrightbus for 193 electric buses as part of a UK Department for Transport (DfT) funding scheme.
Electric Vehicles
Story Plant recently invested over £1 million on new workshop facilities at its depot in Carlisle. As an essential part of the new facilities, the company purchased a set of four heavy-duty 10 tonne Stertil Koni Earthlift wireless mobile column lifts, type ST1100FWA.
Lifting & Handling
Results of the five-year, £8m HelmUK platooning trial on public roads have largely confirmed negative industry views of the practice, according to the official report published in July
Road Tests
As fuel costs have rocketed this year, so have diesel thefts from trucks and bulk containers alike, but what can drivers and operators do to try to prevent this from happening, asks Dan Parton
Fuel Pricing
Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation) is to showcase its new all-electric light duty truck eCanter at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Germany.
Electric Vehicles
Haulier James Shaw & Son is now using Truckfile digital software packages to keep its fleet of 36 tractor units and 59 trailers safe and compliant, and to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of its in-house workshop, which is staffed by two technicians and a tyre fitter.
Repair & Maintenance