Doncaster Borough Council has taken delivery of a Dennis Eagle Elite 6, specially designed for use as a construction vehicle by day and a gritter by night.
Municipal Vehicles
German automotive parts supplier kfzteile24 has published an interactive map showing information on diesel bans and low emission zones (LEZs) in the UK and across Europe.
Low Emission Zones
Vauxhall has released details of the new Vivaro van, available to order from February and due to be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 later this year (NEC, Birmingham; 30 April to 2 May).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Renault has expanded the Master range, with new Master Aluminium Tippers and Master Luton box vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Vehicle repair business Ferdotti Motor Services has added a set of Stertil Koni wireless mobile column lifts to its workshop, to meet growing demand for its services.
Workshop
Schmitz Cargobull has announced that it is reintroducing container semi-trailer chassis, using three S.CF range standard container chassis developed in partnership with Turkish manufacturer Koluman Otomotiv Endüstri.
Semi-Trailers
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has added nine new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors to its 47-strong fleet, describing the vehicles’ build quality and safety features as a “phenomenal all-round package”.
Tractor Units
The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production; the recall will involve updating the ESP. Manufacturer reference: SRV1809. Number affected: 149. Vehicle IDs: WDB9106332P000797 to WDB9106332P004362; WDB9071332N001063 to WDB9071332N001476; WDB9076452P003641 to WDB9076452P004242; WDB9076332P003157 to WDB9076332P004204; WDB9076352P003636 to WDB9076352P004185; WDB9076552P003670 to WDB9076552P003670.
Also, a separate recall on the same...
The drop arm does not conform to prescribed specification; it needs to be checked and replaced, if necessary. Manufacturer reference: TI46.40U10716A. Number affected: 44. Vehicle IDs: WEB41054523001134 to WEB41057523001167
RecallsCracked chassis/side members and/or twisting/deformation of the chassis affect 10 units. Manufacturer reference: Tipper Recall SM/DT. Number affected: 10. Vehicle IDs: WDB9642302L938432 to WDB9642302L947426
RecallsThe screw/nut for the cab tilt cylinder might come loose. Remedial action: inspect, and if necessary, replace screw nut and spacer in tilt cylinder upper attachment. Manufacturer reference: C0078. Number affected: 8. (No vehicle IDs given).
RecallsA hole may appear in the heat shield connection at the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter housing, due to a fault in the welding process. Manufacturer reference: SRV1807. Number affected: 7. Vehicle IDs: WDF4156032U199010 to WDF4156032U241768
Recalls