Total UK has launched CLEARNOX, which prevents crystallisation in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in on-road and off-road vehicles including HGVs, buses and coaches, and construction and agricultural equipment.
Emissions Control
Scania has introduced a tandem bogie axle with an optional lift-and-disengage function.
Axles
The new £7 million dealership of Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van, on Cornwall Road, Smethwick welcomed its first customers in December.
Workshop
West Midlands-based Cartwrights Waste Disposal has added four new Hiab Multilift skip loaders and a hook loader installed on DAF chassis to its fleet of specialist trucks.
LoadersOne or more pins may not have been soldered correctly in the main switch control unit. Remedy: check the main control switch unit and replace if necessary. Manufacturer reference: none given. Number affected: 25. Vehicle IDs: (data provided but mis-formatted).
RecallsThe braking effect of the vehicle may be delayed leading to longer braking distances. Remedy: install the correct data file into the Electronic Control Unit. Manufacturer reference: TI 7313TR. Number affected: 19. Vehicle IDs: WMA23KZZ4MM865665-WMA23KZZ5MM868798.
RecallsThe threaded connections that join the front axle wheel bearings and drive shafts may work loose. Remedy: check the threaded connection of the drive shaft on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. Manufacturer reference: SRV 2016. Number affected: 5. Vehicle IDs: W1V9106332P001881 to W1V9106332P217952.
RecallsPossible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios. Remedy: retrofit a housing for the glow plug relay and install a pyrotechnic fuse on the affected vehicles. Manufacturer reference: SRV 2018. Number affected: 879. Vehicle IDs: WDB9106332P023832 to W1V9106332P211270.
Recalls
Van hire supplier Herd Business has delivered a fleet of liveried Luton CR35 Volkswagen Crafters to Tramo UK.
Rigids
Cummins has successfully completed the integration of a dual-dosing urea injection system for the new Scania V8 range, contributing to enhanced emissions control and improved fuel-efficiency for the most powerful truck engine on the road with 759.5bhp output.
Emissions ControlThere is a risk that the rear seat rail lock might not function as designed. Remedy: inspect and if necessary replace the rear seat frames. Manufacturer reference: VGG74. Number affected: 5. Vehicle IDs: YARVEEHZ8GZ167084 to YARVEEHZ8GZ168506
RecallsRisk of a fault in the trailer coupling socket due to incorrect positioning of the ground wire potentially causing the lights on the trailer to not function. Manufacturer reference: 0DAB. Number affected: 5. Vehicle IDs: VF1MA000064390869 to VF1MA000X64151510
Recalls