Vehicles may be equipped with portable fire extinguishers which may not be fitted with a lock nut on the strike knob. Remedy: Conduct a check of potentially affected fire extinguishers to establish if the lock nut is in place and if necessary have the fire extinguisher replaced. Number affected: 44. Manufacturer reference: SRL2106. Vehicle IDs (not given).
RecallsThe installation position of the clamps for the hydraulic hoses of the power steering may not be correct. Remedy: check the hydraulic hoses and clamps of the power steering and replace with new clamps if required. Number affected: 26. Manufacturer reference: TI46.25X21158A. Vehicle IDs: WDB9066552P589926 to WDB9066572P590188.
RecallsSome vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS). Remedy: replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected. Number affected: 20. Manufacturer reference: 21S27. Vehicle IDs: WF0EXXTTREKY87198 to AFAJXXMJWJKJ51425.
RecallsWiring design for WABCO valve on affected trailers utilises the brake light circuit. During brake operation, the brake valve may allow a sudden spike in voltage which may feedback through the drawing vehicles control systems. Remedy: install a line protector to prevent excess voltage feeding back through the brake light circuit. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: (none given). Vehicle IDs: (none given).
Recalls
The hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics may develop a leak due to a faulty crimping. Remedy: replace the hydraulic hose of the fan hydraulics. Number affected: 2. Manufacturer reference: SRU2101 2102U55W06. Vehicle IDs: WDB4051101V259094 to WDB4051101V259146.
JG Pears, a UK processor of animal by-products and food waste, has put into service a Harsh skiploader that is destined to cover more than 1.5 million km for the company. This unit is also the first to feature Harsh’s latest skip locking system built into the skiploader’s floor.
Rigids
Independent commercial vehicle repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has taken the wraps off the first in a planned national network of all-makes truck and van depots.
Workshop
An engineering firm specialising in common rail diesel fuel systems has invested £120,000 in new technology to repair smart injectors.
Fuel Systems
The two-storey 17,000 sqft building in Nursling, Southampton, which also offers an additional 4,500 sq ft of mezzanine storage, is also the new home of Adams Morey’s head office team.The facility became fully operational on 1 June 2021.
Vehicle Parts
T. Quality has worked with Fraikin and commercial vehicle bodybuilder Paneltex on an all-new design of split-load rigid bodies for 10 trucks.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Forming the centrepiece of TIP’s recent open day event was the brand new ‘Polar-Bur’ temperature-controlled lifting deck trailer from manufacturer Don-Bur.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Less rolling resistance, higher fuel efficiency: Continental is offering fleet operators an optimised commercial vehicle tyre thanks to the latest update to its Conti EcoPlus tyre family, the Conti EcoPlus 3+.
Tyres & Retreads