The "bus bar" of the fuse panel on the power distribution board (PDB) could be loose. This may cause faults in circuits associated with the fuse board circuits. Manufacturer reference: TI54.15M10640A. Number affected: 6. Vehicle IDs: WEB62801623134063 to WEB62801623134068.
RecallsThe front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags. Manufacturer reference: 69U2. Number affected: 81. Vehicle IDs: WV1ZZZ7HZJH083234 to WV1ZZZ7HZJH084897 and WV2ZZZ7HZJH083037 to WV2ZZZ7HZJH084891.
Recalls
Kent-based Harlex Haulage Services has taken delivery of a new plant body from Andover Trailers – the first time the company has opted for a new-build from the Hampshire manufacturer.
Bodies & Bodywork
Value retailer Boyes has taken delivery of a fixed double-deck trailer, from Transdek UK, which has been designed to accommodate the operator’s 1,830mm-high roll cages for deliveries to stores in urban areas.
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Tarmac subcontractor Heathrow Haulage has become the 250th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation, increasing its mpg by almost 5% in just six months.
FORS
News comes in this month from four suppliers of components for commercial vehicle bodybuilding
Bodywork
Imperial Commercials executive Matt Lawrenson has been appointed as its managing director. Lawrenson, 47, joined Imperial Commercials in 2002 as financial controller.
PeopleThe bonding on the panelling under driver's window may be incorrect and the panel could detach. Manufacturer’s reference: TI88.60T10324A. Number affected: 36. Vehicle IDs: WEB63241523000723 to WEB63247523000807.
RecallsThe fuel filter support bracket may crack and the fuel filter could become insecure, As a result the fuel filter and or fuel tube may leak. Manufacturer reference: PN8B0. Number affected: 25. No vehicle IDs published.
RecallsThe steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. Manufacturer references: E172112440 (18-C-021) – Vauxhall; 0CTQ – Renault; PN8B1 – Nissan. Some 160 Movano B vans are affected, with vehicle IDs: GB104161 to HB135529. Some 124 Master vans are affected, vehicle IDs VF1MA000056188469 to VF1VC000856778319. Some 41 Nissan NV400 vans are affected, but no vehicle IDs were published.
Recalls
Aberdeen-based haulier Wm Walker Transport has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors – its first Volvo trucks in 40 years.
Tractor Units
Capital Roofing Centre has taken delivery of a new flagship vehicle, with bespoke body by Bevan Specialist Products.
Bodies & Bodywork