During the manufacturing of the adapter of the steering shaft fracturing of the forged parts may have occurred. Remedy: Replace the steering shaft with a correctly manufactured part. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: 46.20U21175A. Vehicle IDs: WEB62863523139450 to WEB41057523001917.
RecallsOn certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the distance between the brake line and the wiring harness may not be sufficient. Remedy: Check and apply an anti-chafe protection to the affected components. If damage to the components is already evident then the affected components will be replaced and anti-chafe protection applied. Number affected: 12,696. Manufacturer reference: SRV2124. Vehicle IDs: W1V9072352N092367 to W1V9076332P389564.
RecallsA steering shaft that is not equipped with a friction-reduced universal joint was installed. Remedy: the steering shaft must be replaced on the potentially affected vehicles. Number affected: 10. Manufacturer reference: SRL2109 LSP-ADA2. Vehicle IDs: ###########963004 to ###########963406.
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For decades, there have been systems that draw cooling power from the prime mover engine, through various means, and supply it to the refrigerator compressor. These systems have continued to develop to the present day, reports Will Dalrymple
Temperature Controlled VehiclesDue to a nonconformity in production the side marker lights are not functioning. Remedy: The proxy file of the vehicle must be updated to allow the marker lights to function as intended. Number affected: 213. Manufacturer reference: 6402. Vehicle IDs: *********02S44662 to **********2T80567.
RecallsThe rear window heater cable may become damaged due to insufficient fixation design. Remedy: Inspect and add a fixation clip. If necessary, the tailgate glass will be replaced. Number affected: 29. Manufacturer reference: WGGA0. Vehicle IDs: YARVEAH#GZ031883 to YARVEAH#GZ058850.
RecallsThere is an error in the specific software calibrations of the Engine Control Unit. Remedy: Reprogram the Engine ECU. Number affected: 767. Manufacturer reference: XGG01. Vehicle IDs: YARVEAHK#GZ149266 to YARVGAHX#GZ196844
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Ask any of the relevant truck manufacturers what information operators need to maintain a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and the answer will be the same across the board: directions, so they can find the way to their nearest dealer workshop, quips Lucy Radley
Electric Vehicles
Batteries are being touted by many as a potential power source for not only vehicles, but also some other components. John Challen investigates their possible use in tail-lifts
Tail Lifts
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Driver / People Management
Today, the steering wheel may not be the best way to deliver a load to its destination. Alternative steering arrangements can help
out in certain cases, reports Steve Banner
The rear window electrical harness could become displaced from its original position and present a potential thermal issue. Remedy: Check the routing of harness and replace the electrical harness if necessary. Add a fastening clip to ensure that the electrical harness will be maintained in its normal position. Number affected: 51. Manufacturer reference: KLH. Vehicle IDs: VF3******GZ052165 to VF3******FZ064435.
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