It is possible for the wiring harness in the main switch panel to chafe on a bracket cut-out, which could result in a short to earth. If a short circuit occurs, it could result in the loss of various electrical systems. In the worst case, the engine could cut out. Reference: R/2017/239. Number affected: 143. Vehicle IDs: WEB62801523126703 to WEB62841923132417
RecallsThe battery supply line for the engine electrical system may be incorrectly routed and could result in a short circuit. This will produce a thermal overload of the battery line and melting of the protective sheath may occur. There is also a possibility that all electrics could be lost, the engine could stop and fire could start. Reference: R/2017/155. Number affected: 4 units. No vehicle IDs provided.
Recalls
With over 40 years of experience, it claims to be the oldest and most famous bus and coach exhibition.
Bus & Coach
Michelin solutions has been awarded a major contract with XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, to provide a tailored tyre management solution across nearly 80% of its 17,000-strong European fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Cornwall-based Flying Fish Seafoods has added to its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet, which now numbers 13, with the operator stating that the brand is “the only one we can fully trust”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Irish coach operator GoBus.ie has achieved record mileage on a set of Michelin X MultiWay 3D Z tyres fitted to the drive axle of a Volvo 9700 coach – 542,000km, the equivalent of 13 times around the world.
Tyres & Retreads
Derbyshire-based Environ has taken delivery of its first two Volvo vehicles, citing competitive contract hire and dealer support as key reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units
The Fiat Doblo is the best van for passing its first MOT, with 84% of those registered in 2013 passing the test in 2016.
Road Legal
Hiab, part of Cargotec, has announced more than €2 million of orders from UK customers for its loader cranes.
Cranes
ATL Warehousing & Distribution has taken delivery of eight new Volvo trucks, ordered following positive performance for four years from a Volvo FH tractor.
Rigids
Brian Yeardley Continental is adding three of DAF’s New XF 480 FT low-deck tractors to its fleet – the first to be delivered in the UK.
Tractor Units
Lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics has completed a £2 million upgrade of its site in Clowne, Derbyshire, which includes a new manufacturing plant and warehousing facility.