Risk 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
RecallsVehicles were produced and delivered without the necessary rear underride guard. Manufacturer reference: SRV 2019. Number affected: 37. Vehicle IDs: WDB9076552P112448 to W1V9076552P231233.
RecallsOn affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut. Remedy: check brake hose condition and renew if necessary. Manufacturer reference: SRV2020. Number affected: 1,564. Vehicle IDs: W1V9106312P231568 to W1V9106332P280951
RecallsMaterial and weld failure at frame connection and mounting points of the battery support frame. Remedy: check battery mounting frame and surrounding structure; repair if necessary. Manufacturer reference: CCR11144. Number affected: 75. Vehicle IDs: (not given).
Recalls
Maritime Transport reports that it saw a significant reduction in road-related incidents and an increase in the number of drivers who achieved top-end telematics grades in 2020.
Road Safety
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK will commence the design and assembly of chassis for the BYD ADL partnership's electric single and double deck buses for the British market at ADL's facilities in the UK.
Electric Vehicles
Daily checks for lorry loaders go above and beyond the wheels and chassis items required of goods wagons, reports John Kendall
Road Safety
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Tyres & Retreads
Once upon a time, jackknifing was seen as a major issue. Nowadays it’s unusual enough that, when it is reported, our ears prick up with surprise. Anti-lock braking took care of the majority of cases, finds Lucy Radley
Road Safety
Instead of harnessing the power of diesel combustion, full-electric and hybrid drivetrains are coming to fire appliances, reports Steve Banner
Electric Vehicles
When I started in the motor vehicle industry in 1984 as an apprentice, it was the start of the decline of apprentice programmes.
Apprenticeships
COVID-19 lockdowns may have slowed the progress of some apprenticeships in the commercial vehicle world, but the sector has not seen the kinds of mass layoffs reported to have occurred in other sectors, at least judging from the experience of some, writes Will Dalrymple
Apprenticeships