Government environmental targets are moving fleets away from diesel and petrol based powertrains, with all new car and van sales effectively banned by 2030.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Recent guidance published by the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) serves as a reminder to an enduring safety issue… working at height on the top of heavy goods vehicles. Peter Shakespeare asks: is it still necessary?
Health & Safety LegislationThe ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength. Action: change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles. Manufacturer reference: SRL2004. Number affected: 10. Vehicle IDs: 398949-421087; 452132.
RecallsGradual overheat degradation of the vehicle charge sockets. Actioin is to fit a revised charge socket to include temperature monitoring to allow automatic charge reduction and termination. Manufacturer reference: CCR11107. Number affected: 46. Vehicle IDs: SAB6JSE0JS340021 to SAB8JSEXK340053.
RecallsRear suspension bracket may be damaged in production by incorrect seat fitment. Action: replace the rear suspension bracket and correctly fit the seat fixing. Manufacturer reference: 6530-6538. Number affected: 9. Vehicle IDs: E05042-E08135.
RecallsProp shaft centre bearing support brackets are potentially under-torqued in production. Action: check the fixing bolts of affected brackets and tightened to the correct 110Nm torque setting. Manufacturer reference: 636. Number affected: 347. Vehicle IDs: XLRAEL1400L500557- XLRAEM3700G327176.
RecallsThe P-Clip holding the starter motor cable may chafe through the outer insulation of the cable and cause a possible short circuit. Actions: replace and re-position the P-Clips with new brackets; replace affected cables as required. Manufacturer reference: C5732. Number affected: 1,167. Vehicle IDs: YV3T9U221EA165390-YV3T9U229MA203723.
Recalls
As engines wear, they produce more of the contaminants that can choke particulate filters. Richard Simpson looks for solutions
Exhaust systems, Filters & Catalysts
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Electric Vehicles
DAF Trucks has announced the introduction of its CF Electric truck for the UK market, with series production to commence from the end of March 2021.
Electric Vehicles