Essex building contractor BK Sargeant & Son, a company specialising in the conversion and refurbishment of historic buildings, has added another Fuso Canter tipper to its fleet.
Tippers
BYD (Build Your Dreams) and bus bodybuilding specialist Castrosua have launched the first in a series of electric buses for Spanish bus operators.
Electric Vehicles
Battery supplier Varta reviews selection criteria for starter batteries for internal combustion engines, including battery placement, load and depth of discharge.
Battery TechnologyOn affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Remedy: reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software. Number affected: 29,537. Manufacturer reference: MF9/221078CO.
RecallsOn affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Remedy: reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software. Number affected: 6,867. Manufacturer reference: JTF/221078CO.
RecallsAffected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. Remedy: replace the manufacturer label with one that has correct load values. Number affected: 6,506.
RecallsOn affected vehicles incorrect tempering of the anti-roll bar causes failure due to metal fatigue. Remedy: check and replace the front anti-roll bar. Number affected: 965. Manufacturer reference: SR23B001.
RecallsOn affected vehicles there is a risk of corrosion in the steering extension shaft which might affect the steering manoeuvrability. Remedy: replace the steering shaft with a new improved version. Number affected: 9,999. Manufacturer reference: CO280.
RecallsOn affected vehicles there is a risk of damage to the wiper relay causing the wipers to stop working. Remedy: update software and replace the relay. Number affected: 1,800. Manufacturer reference: CO253.
Recalls
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. Remedy: reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software. Number affected: 1,709. Manufacturer reference: YFB10 (CI23-010). Vehicle IDs. Proace EV: YARV1ZKXZGZ203164 to YARVZZKXZGZ204780; Proace City EV: YAREAZKXZGJ973966 to YAREAZKXZGJ012162.
Under certain circumstances there is a risk that the two 12V batteries and its power cables might overheat. Remedy: the software will be updated with a new strategy to prevent excessive electrical currents into the 12V batteries. Number affected: 16. Manufacturer reference: C0298.
RecallsThere may be a risk of the propeller shaft breaking and damaging adjacent parts. Remedy: replace one piece propellor shaft with two piece propellor shaft and centre bearing. Number affected: 5. Manufacturer reference: RC230602.
Recalls