Specialist municipal leasing company Scammell Commercial has added six new Isuzu trucks to its fleet covering 3.5 tonne, 7.5 tonne and 13.5 tonne GVW models.
Municipal Vehicles
Stertil Koni has provided a set of wireless mobile column lifts to SA1 MOT Centre to support a wide range of workshop activities at its new workshop in Swansea.
Workshop
The first demonstrator vehicle for a novel new hydrogen fuel cell technology is being developed by Mahle Powertrain.
Alternative Fuels
On 10 May, Acorn Trucks opened the doors of its all-new, IVECO dealership in West Thurrock, Essex.
Dealerships
Since the introduction of the ban on 10-year-old tyres earlier this year, DVSA has been issuing a new advisory on some annual test (MOT) certificates.
Road Safety
Bureau Veritas has launched an online solution to support compliance for vehicle workshops.
WorkshopVehicles have been delivered with an operating manual that doesn’t contain a warning notice for the exclusive use of an approved charging cable for charging the high-voltage (HV) battery. A supplementary sheet with a corresponding warning notice in the operation manual for the affected vehicles is to be attached. Number affected: 140. Manufacturer reference: SRV2104. Vehicle IDs: W1V9106332P001881 to W1V9106332P272446.
RecallsThe fuse for the electric system for the air suspension may be incorrectly specified. Remedy: check the currently installed fuse and control unit on the potentially affected vehicles and replace if necessary. Also replace the fuse assignment booklet if necessary. Number affected: 14. Manufacturer reference: SRV2101. Vehicle IDs: WDB9071352N071576 to W1V9076552P231233.
RecallsContact of the fuel supply hose with the cylinder head cover could cause hose wear. Remedy: carry out a visual inspection of the fuel supply hose and fit a protective sleeve. If necessary, replace the fuel supply hose. Number affected: 5,839. Manufacturer reference: 0DHB. Vehicle IDs: VF1MA000059722441 to VF1VE000X62417662.
RecallsThe additional lock for the connector of the seat belt tensioner wiring harness in the co-driver’s seat bench may not be locked. Remedy: check the condition of the additional lock and if necessary lock correctly. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: SRV2107. Vehicle IDs: W1V44760323808643 to W1V44760323809305.
RecallsThe lower nut that secures the cab tilt cylinder to a mounting bracket may not be correctly tightened. Remedy: check and ensure the tightening torque of the affected nut. Number affected: 1,839. Manufacturer reference: RC201850. Vehicle IDs: YS2G4X20005569907 to YS2S8X40005573524.
RecallsThe mating surfaces of the propshaft flanges may be contaminated with paint. Remedy: remove the propshaft, inspect and clean the flanges. Refit with new fixings. Number affected: 44. Manufacturer reference: 648. Vehicle IDs: LF: XLRAEL1500L504926-XLRAEL1700L505305, CF: XLRASM4700G344735- XLRAEM3700G345719.
Recalls