The rear sliding door may close suddenly; this is caused by the catch that holds the doors open not functioning properly. Manufacturer reference: 80C050. Number affected: 4. Vehicle IDs: KMJWA37KMJU984404 to KMHWG81KAJU990193.
RecallsThe backlight illumination of the hazard warning push-button switch is deactivated after approximately 20 minutes driving due to faulty software, and should be reset. Manufacturer reference: SRV1808. Number affected: 770. Vehicle IDs: WDB9071332N001063 to WDB9071332N002737; WDB9071352N001769 to WDB9071352N002757; WDB9076332P003149 to WDB9076332P006965; WDB9076352P003636 to WDB9076352P007102; WDB9076452P003641 to WDB9076452P004242; WDB9076552P003670 to WDB9076552P005892; WDB9077332P005171 to...
RecallsTransport Engineer’s newsroom is now closed for the Christmas period.
People
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has published two new guides containing advice on fuel management and winter driving.
Road Safety
Grundy & Co Excavations has taken delivery of its first DAF 8x4 tippers, after positive performance from a demonstrator vehicle.
Tippers
EU environment ministers agreed new CO2 standards for HGVs yesterday (20 December), which are described as “very ambitious” by ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
Emissions Control
Kane Group has taken delivery of three MAN vehicles fitted with Harsh hookloaders for its subsidiary Gaywood.
Lifting Equipment
Kettering Borough Council has renewed its contract with Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) for a further nine years and has ordered new vehicles to operate on its newly merged operation with Corby Borough Council.
Finance & Leasing
Retailer Heron Foods has extended its trailer fleet to 90 units, with its latest 20-strong order for semi-trailers from Gray & Adams, supplied on contract hire by Grayrentals.
Semi-Trailers
Bus operator Tower Transit has ordered 28 Wrightbus StreetDeck HEV vehicles, to be deployed in the capital next summer.
Bus & Coach
Kirk Ennis, distribution improvement manager at British Gypsum, has won an innovation award for his work in developing a device to stop HGVs becoming detached from trailers.
CouplingsMayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a £23m van scrappage scheme to help micro-businesses – those with fewer than 10 employees – to prepare for the forthcoming London ultra low emission zone (ULEZ).
Emissions Control