Driver airbags equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate airbag inflators in certain climatic circumstances could over time develop a chemical alteration of the propellant. Remedy: replace the driver’s airbag in potentially affected vehicles. Number affected: 2,907 and 90, respectively. Manufacturer reference: SRL2104 TAKA-SDI and SRL2105 TAKA-DIODE, respectively. Vehicle IDs: not given.
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On certain front-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with an additional traction battery, the attachment bolts on the frame of this high voltage battery could be loose. Remedy:
tighten the screwing of the high voltage battery module on the affected vehicles according to the respective specification. Number affected: 507. Manufacturer reference: SRV2111. Vehicle IDs: W1V9106332P001881 to W1V9106332P282762
Possible thermal escalation in cab heater due to relay failure. Remedy: replacement of the power relays for cooling heater. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: C0178. Vehicle ID: YV2TB40AXLZ131076
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Engine/Transmission Management
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ApprenticeshipsThere is a risk of an unwanted engine acceleration or an engine failure due to a hydraulic lock caused by oil from the turbo charger bearings passing over to the compressor side of the turbo. Remedy: replace the turbocharger before oil carry over becomes critical; increase engine idle speed to 650 rpm; modify idle shutdown to five minutes at above 40 C and replace the DPF differential pressure sensor. Number affected: 97. Manufacturer reference: C0171. Vehicle IDs: YV3U2U525KA192916 to...
RecallsOn some vehicles with a rear-view camera the tailgate may be unlocked independently/automatically. Remedy: seal the duct for the electrical wiring harness of reversing camera on the affected vehicles. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: SRV2112. Vehicle IDs: WDF4156032U175448 to WDF4157032U239635
RecallsThe rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. Remedy: add three weld spots to the rear spring centralisers. Number affected: 53. Manufacturer reference: E212104022 (21-C-123). Vehicle IDs: VXEV1ZKXZMZ048749 to VXEVFAHKKMZ048708
RecallsThe current software does not provide sufficient NOx monitoring. Remedy: update EMS software. Number affected: 495, 88 and 7, respectively. Manufacturer reference: M9914, M9921 and M9922, respectively. Vehicle IDs: YV3T2U826DA162687-YV3T2U827G1180555, YV3T7U523HA182469-YV3T7U522KA197200 and YV3T7U527EA166030-YV3T7U522GA178265, respectively.
RecallsThe middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose. Remedy: carry out a check of the roof rail and replace if necessary. Number affected: 4. Manufacturer reference: SRX2103. Vehicle IDs: W1V44770323806644 to W1V44760323807438
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In most commercial vehicle engines, the flywheel is a massive component. But despite its size, it can wear out: for example, on the starter gear ring or the friction surface. This is because the flywheel is tapered by only a few tenths of a millimetre in order to ensure smooth clutch engagement. For this reason, ZF Aftermarket recommends inspecting the flywheel when changing the clutch. It says that the safest approach is to replace this part at the same time.
Clutches
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