A software implausibility error in the HV ‘battery gateway’ control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily. Remedy: check and if required replace the Battery Management (BMS) control unit plus update the software of the HV ‘battery gateway’ control unit. Number affected: 1,621. Manufacturer reference: SRV2211. Vehicle IDs: W1V44760323684084 to WDF44770523600027.
RecallsThere is a possibility that one or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place. Remedy: inspect and replace the headrest(s) if necessary. Number affected: 32. Manufacturer reference: XGG27 (22SMD-046). Vehicle IDs: YARVFEHTMGZ213180 to YARV1ZKXZGZ215773.
Recalls
“Boing!” said Zebedee. “Ouch!” said Florence. Peter Shakespeare looks at the safety concerns surrounding spring-return roller sheeting systems
Health & Safety Legislation
More than 40 apprentice and fully qualified technicians from bus operations across the country gathered at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol for the IRTE Skills Challenge. Will Dalrymple was there
Apprenticeships
Richard Simpson finds out how battery leasing can reduce front-end costs and uncertainty as bus fleets transition to electric power
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
Self-drive vehicle hire firm Wrights of Northampton has started to take delivery of a 40-vehicle order of MAN TGE vans – a mix of Luton bodies and panel vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
GBA Services is spearheading its ambitious growth plans by taking delivery of 10 new 473bhp diesel IVECO S-WAY (AS440S48TX/P) 6x2 with mid-lift axles.
Tractor Units
Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is increasingly focusing on the topic of sustainability. The retreading business for commercial vehicle tyres is also making an important contribution to this. The new hot retreading factory in Hammelburg is set to meet increasing demand following multi-million-Euro investments.
Tyres & Retreads
Lorry loaders fitted with hydraulic tilting and hydraulic deployment stabiliser legs which rotate across the position of the fixed controls are to be banned from all Skanska UK sites from 1 August.
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Brake caliper and hub removal usually require at least two mechanics to complete the job quickly and safely. With the Majorlift caliper and hub removal tools, both jobs can be completed safely and without the risk of damage to the vehicle, says the company.
Workshop
Glasgow is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre as First Bus completes the major transformation of its flagship Caledonia depot.
Electric Vehicles
The face of the CV Show for more than a decade died on 8 June after a long illness.
People