Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire. Remedy: Add attachment for safety wire. Number affected: 74. Manufacturer reference: M0172. Vehicle IDs: YV3T2U829KA193400 to YV3T2U824LA203378.
RecallsOn certain vehicles the engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harness may not be fully latched in the battery case. Check the fixings of the cable bracket and replace the engagement hooks of the affected cable duct with expanding rivets if required. Number affected: 132. Manufacturer reference: SRV2128. Vehicle IDs: W1V9076352P370960 to W1V9076352P374118.
RecallsThe fuel heater may fail due to a cable damaged by heat at the electrical connection of the fuel filter heater. Remedy: Fit heat protection sleeve over fuel heater electrical connector and wiring. Number affected: 8955. Manufacturer reference: TGL, TGM, TGS or TGX. Vehicle IDs: WAGP10ZZ0JT027678 to WMAN55ZZ9KY396619.
Recalls
Continental Tyres is seeking applicants to join its apprenticeship programme throughout 2022.
Tyres & Retreads
Totally Local Company Limited (TLC) had an exacting set of requirements for its latest trucks, and a pair of Mercedes-Benz Econics met or exceeded every one of them, according to Mercedes-Benz.
Vehicle services business Fraikin has been awarded two new ISO certifications, showcasing how the business intends to further improve employee protection and move towards a more sustainable future.
Health & Safety Legislation
Warrington-based United Utilities has taken delivery of two new Volvo FMX 6x4 tractor units with sleeper cabs, for operation with bulk tipping trailers on the bioresources side of its business.
Tractor Units
After a three year wait, the bus and coach industry is eagerly anticipating the return of its principal trade show, Euro Bus Expo, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 1-3 November. The exhibition is set to return with a renewed vigour and spotlights on innovation, decarbonisation, and the future of passenger transport.
Bus & Coach
Italian hydraulic component manufacturer OMFB Group has acquired UK dealer Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics Limited following 30 years of partnership.
Hydraulic systems
A new partnership sees The Driver Handbook made available in Convey Technology’s offering of fleet and driver compliance and operational tools.
Driver / People Management
Joseph Ash Galvanizing is rolling out Wheely-Safe’s intelligent TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems) across its entire commercial vehicle fleet.
Road Safety
EV fleet and battery storage provider Zenobe has established a multi-source debt structure of £241 million to accelerate the expansion of the EV fleet sector. The funding, which draws on the support of several financial institutions, and will enable the company to initially service and finance up to 430 new e-buses in the UK and Ireland.
Finance & Leasing