Mounting screws of the steering box may become loose. Remedy: replace the fastening screws of the hydraulic steering rack assembly to the front driving axle including an additional application of specific Loctite adhesive 243 to the securing screws. Number affected: 63. Manufacturer reference: 2023-027-D66. Vehicle IDs: ZN3D055D009041990 to ZN3D070DX09042776.
RecallsRivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail. Remedy: inspect the affected windows and where required replace the rivets using a revised variant. Number affected: 23. Manufacturer reference: C0212.
RecallsThere is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels. Remedy: replace the concerned spring brake cylinder/cylinders. Number affected: 20. Manufacturer reference: C0289.
Road SafetyAffected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque. Number affected: 6. Manufacturer reference: KG1/ 230221EE. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsOn the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient. Remedy: the repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque. Number affected: 1. Manufacturer reference: 6594. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsAffected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: Replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque. Number affected: 4. Manufacturer reference: MFA/230221EE. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsThe injectors may not have been correctly torqued during assembly. Under specific driving conditions this can cause the leakage of exhaust gasses past the injector sealing washer. Remedy: replace all injector washers retainers and retaining bolts with new parts and tighten to correct torque. Number affected: 14. Manufacturer reference: PN2C3. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsThe torque value given in the Repair bulletin for R/2022/254 for the injector clamp bolts was insufficient. Under specific driving conditions this can cause the leakage of exhaust gasses past the injector sealing washer. Remedy: replace all injector sealing washers retaining plates bolts and pipes as necessary and tighten with the correct torque. Number affected: 78. Manufacturer reference: PN2C7. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
Wiltshire-based Westbrook Commercials has added a new 65 tonne Renault Trucks T520 High 6x2 tag to its fleet with a T520 High 6x2 midlift due this month.
Truck Efficiency
Tarmac’s electric ready-mix concrete mixer has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham operating out of its rail-fed plant at Washwood Heath.
Concrete Mixers
Alexander Dennis has confirmed five of its Enviro200AV buses will operate on the CAVForth autonomous bus service in East Scotland from 15 May.
Bus & Coach
Felixstowe-based VKVP Haulage is to receive new products, retread tyre replacements and reporting systems, having opted for Bridgestone as its mobility solutions partner.
Tyres & Retreads