The brackets retaining the heat shield of the starter motor may fail and allow the heat shield to fall on and chafe through the B+ cable. If left alone, there is a theoretical risk of fire. Manufacturers’ reference: C5315. Number affected: 1,229. Vehicle IDs: YV3T1U227DA161950 to YV3T1U222JA187979.
RecallsThe windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle, which may allow water to enter the cabin. Reference: R/2017/298. Number affected: 128. (No vehicle IDs given)
RecallsAn incorrect surface treatment on the fuel filter collar may lead to breakage of the diesel filter strap, resulting in vibration and noise from the engine compartment. In the case of any mechanical pulses when driving with a broken strap, or as a consequence of an accident, this could result in breakage of the fuel pipes, with subsequent leakage. Reference: R/2017/331. Number affected: 402. Vehicle IDs: HB115682 to HB127890
RecallsThe bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification. Reference: R/2017/316. Number affected: 15. Vehicle IDs: WDF4156052U224796; WDF4157032U224995; WDF4156032U224900 to WDF4156032U224921
RecallsThe front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub. Reference: R/2017/323. Number affected: 232. Vehicle IDs: WDF44770123330316 to WDF44770123333541; WDF44760123330327 to WDF4476023333226; WDF4476032330457 to WDF44760323333365; WDF44770323328398 to WDF44770323333428; WDF44760523330296 to WDF44760523331944; WDF44770523330042 to WDF44770523333335
Recalls
Wincanton is upgrading its fleet with another 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, all specified with the manufacturer’s Safety Pack featuring Active Brake Assist 4 and Proximity Control Assist technology.
Tractor Units
Volvo Trucks has announced that its first electric trucks will be trialled by customers later this year, with sales of the vehicles beginning in Europe in 2019.
Electric VehiclesRoad Haulage Association boss Richard Burnett met with Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA chief executive, earlier this week (23 January) to discuss “serious ongoing problems” with authorised testing facility (ATF) resources.
Road Tests
Used car business The Car People has taken delivery of two new Volvo rigids, both fitted with custom-built transporter bodies by Belle Transporters.
Car Transporters
Arriva UK Bus has celebrated its young talent at the Arriva UK Bus engineering apprentice awards, supported by bus and coach parts supplier Imperial Engineering.
Apprenticeships
Riverside Truck Rental has taken delivery of 16 Isuzu Forward N75.190 rigids, fitted with Geesink RCV compaction bodies and trailer lifts.
Rigids
Metals stockholder and processor Metalweb has renewed its entire fleet with ten new DAF trucks, supplied on a six-year, full service lease from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing