Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014 + EU 799/2016) covering the “Smart Tachograph” requirements. Remedy: replacing the tachograph gearbox and on certain vehicles the windscreen, depending on the specification of the vehicle. Manufacturer reference (Boxer): KAM. Number affected: 20. Vehicle IDs: VF3******12K72655-VF3******12L27721. Manufacturer reference (Relay): HFW. Number affected: 1. Vehicle ID: VF7******12L18230.
Recalls
All-in-one supply packages roll up fridge and trailer rental, maintenance and finance in a single monthly payment. Is this the start of a new trend, asks Steve Banner
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
A combination of mains power and kinetic energy recovered from trailer axles could power fridges in the future. Richard Simpson explains how
Alternative Fuels
In a sense, commercial vehicles ride not on tyres but on the fat fingers of roller bearings housed inside wheel hubs. Although the traditional designs are proven to be robust, that does not mean they never go wrong, writes Toby Clark
Axles
The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to end the longer semi-trailer (LST) trial. So what’s next, and what do you need to know if their operation is de-restricted, asks Peter Shakespeare
Longer Heavier VehiclesA cable chafing risk between the cab heater and the harness-to-component connector against the heater bracket. Remedy: check, re-route and secure or replace the harness as necessary. Manufacturer reference: RC201853. Number affected: 2,122. Vehicle IDs: YS2G4X20005569907 to YS2S8X40009260376.
RecallsA fuse rating has been under-specified and could blow during normal operation, causing the full electric drivetrain to shut down. Remedy: Fit uprated 400amp fuse to position F251. AND Gearshift stops working. Remedy: fit additional spring pin for the Control Cylinder. Manufacturer reference: C5936 and C5930. Number affected: 24. Vehicle IDs: YV3U1W122HA182728- YV3U1W129MA204444
Recalls
The UK bus operator is training a mental health first aider in every one of its UK and Irish bus companies as part of its long-term commitment to employees’ mental health.
Brake friction specialist, TMD Friction, has kicked off the new year with a few changes in its Textar products and services for the commercial vehicle sector.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Wheely-Safe is making its intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), wheel loss and brake temperature sensing technologies available for connection to commercial vehicle telematics and CAN-Bus for the first time, with a new range of open platform-connected devices available alongside its standalone products.
Tyres & Retreads
Conversion business MAR Cooling Solutions has launched in the UK.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles has announced plans to open a fifth site, strategically located in north Nottinghamshire.
Dealerships