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Volvo Bus B5TL and B11R (2018 builds)

There is possibly a defective self-adjuster function in the brake caliper housing. Garages are asked to inspect the brake housings and replace them if found faulty. Number affected: 37. Manufacturer reference: C5598. Vehicle IDs: YV3T2U822KA193237- YV3T9U220KA193306.

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Volvo Trucks FH, FM 4, FE 3, FMX (2018 builds)

The self-adjusting function in the brake caliper housing may be non-functional. Garages are asked to inspect the brake housings and replace them if found faulty. Number affected: 262. No manufacturer reference given. Vehicle IDs as follows. FH: 832940-839841; FE: 121576-121977; FM: 832915-839868 and 876668-891367; FH: 876635-878735; FMX: 876691-879613 and 833875-839834.

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Renault Trucks T, T High, C and K Ranges (2018 builds)

The automatic brake adjuster may fail, allowing the brake adjustment to wind off. Garages are instructed to replace the automatic brake adjuster housing on the calliper of each affected wheel. Number affected: 119. Manufacturer reference: C0086/1D4. (No vehicle IDs supplied).

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Ford Transit Connect (2016-2018 builds)

A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0, 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and six-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell, reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture, a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission, in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components, creating a risk of smoke and fire from...

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 & 910, as well as Sprinter 906 and Vito 447 (2018 builds)

An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle. For Sprinter 907 & 910: number affected: 437. Manufacturer reference: SRV1819. Vehicle IDs: WDB9071332N005507-WDB9076352P015744 and WDB9106232P012635-WDB9106332P012733. For Sprinter 906: number affected: 365. Manufacturer reference: SRV1818. Vehicle IDs: WDB9066112P640827-WDB9066572P645252. For Vito 447: number affected: 16. Manufacturer reference: SRX1803. Vehicle IDs: WDF44760323511711-...

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Mercedes-Benz Actros 963/964 (2017-2018 builds)

The front end flap air deflector outer section does not match current series production specifications; as a result the front air deflector may become detached. Number affected: 4,777. Manufacturer reference: SRL1805. (No vehicle IDs given.)

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Volvo trucks FH FM 4 (2018-2019 builds)

The steering link rod joint clamp may be insecure, because the link rod retainer joint torque tightening process was not sufficiently secured. Garages are told to check the torque on the link rod and if applicable replace the link rod. Number affected: 9. Manufacturer reference: FH FM 4. Vehicle IDs: 890493-897370.

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 910 (2018 builds)

The bolted connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with a bolt of the wrong length. Number affected: 7. Manufacturer reference: SRV1817. Vehicle IDs: WDB9106232P029550-WDB9106332P029566.

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Optare Solo, Versa, MetroCity and Tempo buses (2005-2019 builds)

The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire. As a result, they are to be removed from the system. Number affected: 2,575. Manufacturer reference: 30130. Vehicle IDs as follows: Solo: SABFNJAF09R193111-SABLCK2A8HS291477. Versa: SABWW5ACEAL320239-SABWWYSCHCS320552. MetroCity: SAB4HD2A3HS400171-SABWW0ML0ES400007. Tempo: SAB28000000000019-SABKWVATH8B280107.

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Mercedes-Benz Tourismo (2018-2019 builds)

The contact surface for the transverse link connection on the bearing pedestal does not conform to design, according to the OEM. There are missing cut-outs on the edges of the mounting surface for the upper transverse control arm. As a result, garages are being required to rework the mounting surface to ensure a proper contact to the upper transverse control arm. Manufacturer reference: 61.25U19041A. Number affected: 304. Vehicle IDs: WEB41054523001137-WEB41057523001623.

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Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus (2018 build)

The roof cover for hybrid storage batteries could become detached; new, revised mounting brackets and fixings are to be fitted. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: TI65.00M19027A. Vehicle ID: WEB62801623136439.

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