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849 recalls found

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REC-003091

active

0 Toyota Dyna 200 XZU305, XZU345

There is a possibility that the front stabiliser link may fracture due to excess stress applied during full travel condition of the suspension (bound/rebound and cornering).

Heavy Vehicle

24 Apr 2008

vehicle

REC-000390

active

0 Hino Dutro XZU305, Dutro XZU345

There is a possibility that the front stabilizer link may become damaged as a result of excessive stress applied to the link when the suspension is in the fully extended position. In the worst case the stabilizer link may fracture resulting in separation of the stabilizer bar and stabilizer link.

Heavy Vehicle

22 Apr 2008

vehicle

REC-003088

active

0 ITEC ITEC 7600

The vehicles fitted with the Bendix SR-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve has an internal check valve tht may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. This internal leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Heavy Vehicle

15 Apr 2008

vehicle

REC-003082

active

0 VOLVO TRUCK FH, FM

Some vehicles may have incorrect torque on the lower steering arm bolts, resulting in a loose steering arm (which means that the vehicle can loose the steering ability on one wheel).

Heavy Vehicle

28 Mar 2008

vehicle

REC-003085

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Heavy FV54

It is possible one or more of the transmission bolts attaching the clutch housing to the flywheel housing may have been insufficiently tightened during production and could become loose over time.

Heavy Vehicle

28 Mar 2008

vehicle

REC-003135

active

0 VOLVO TRUCK FH, FM, FE

The main switch in the battery box may crack and cause a short circuit which leads to overheating.

Heavy Vehicle

20 Feb 2008

vehicle

REC-003072

active

0 VOLVO TRUCKS FH, FM, FE

The main switch in the battery box may crack and cause a short circuit which leads to overheating.

Heavy Vehicle

19 Feb 2008

vehicle

REC-000345

active

2002–2007 Freightliner, Sterling Argosy, Century S/T & Columbia, A/L-Line

Certain SR-7 park brake modulating valves may have one or both of the following defects. 1. The internal rubber check valves on the SR-7 valves may deform over time and potentially result in intermittent improper seating of the check valve. 2. The valve body retainer of Park Hannifin 90 degree single check valves that attach to the supply port of SR-7 valves may, after prolonged use, break apart and become lodged inside the SR-7 valves, either causing a leak out of the SR-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the SR-7 valve.

Heavy Vehicle

12 Feb 2008

vehicle

REC-003071

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FP, FV

Due to insufficient strength of the key-way in the clutch fork, the clutch fork may crack during normal operational use. If the truck continues to be used in this condition the clutch fork may fail completely, rendering the clutch inoperative.

Heavy Vehicle

12 Feb 2008

vehicle

REC-003067

active

0 Freightliner, Sterling Argosy, LT7500/LT9500

Certain vehicles may have been manufactured during the above production range with centre rear suspension brackets cast out of square which could lead to the development of cracks in service. Should a casting bracket fracture completely the drive axle may not be held in its correct position and could adversely affect vehicle control.

Heavy Vehicle

21 Jan 2008

vehicle

REC-003066

active

0 Kenworth All models except T350

In certain TAS85 steering gears an incorrect profile on the sector shaft gear may lead to chipping and damage of the gear. These chips can cause the steering to bind or stick during a turn. The 'bind/stick' condition could result in a decrease of vehicle control.

Heavy Vehicle

10 Jan 2008

vehicle

REC-003058

active

0 Mercedes-Benz EvoBus O405N, O405NH

Cracks may develop in the steering idler arm after an extended period of operation. In an extreme case, a cracked steering idler arm may break without warning and cause a loss of steering control.

Heavy Vehicle

4 Jan 2008

vehicle

REC-003056

active

0 Daf Euro 4 CF

If the independent trailer handpiece is actuated while the vehicle is in cruise control, the cruise control will not cutout and the engine will continue driving. After the trailer brake is released the vehicle will also accelerate back to its original setting. The cruise control should disengage when the independent trailer brakes are operated.

Heavy Vehicle

6 Dec 2007

vehicle

REC-001551

active

0 ISUZU N5 NPR

A limited number of trucks have an incorrectly welded fluid coupling.

Heavy Vehicle

28 Nov 2007

vehicle

REC-003050

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Canter FE7

A potential fault in the glow plug relay, which is part of the engine pre-heating system, may cause the coil to overheat and possibly short circuit.

Heavy Vehicle

27 Nov 2007

vehicle

REC-000389

active

0 Hino Dutro RK1JSLL, Dutro RK1JSML

The air pressure warning light (equipped with as Visible Indicator regulated in ADR 35/01 S.5.2') was not so designed that, as a check of function, it operates when the ignition key switch is turned from the 'START' position and it must not operate after the return of the ignition switch to the 'ON' position. The condition is not in compliance with the regulation 'ADR 35/01 S.5.2.6'.

Heavy Vehicle

8 Nov 2007

vehicle

REC-003042

active

0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy, Century S/T & Columbia

Certain Douglas Autotech steering columns may have been manufactured without two welds which could cause the column to fatigue and fracture over time, thereby allowing the steering wheel to progressively move out of its normal operating position.

Heavy Vehicle

29 Oct 2007

vehicle

REC-003034

active

0 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Century, Argosy

A small number of seat riser boxes were supplied by Isringhausen which do not fully comply with ADR requirements for structural strength. Should a vehicle with a faulty seat riser be involved in an accident the seat and occupant may not be adequately restrained and could detach from the floor of the cab.

Heavy Vehicle

23 Oct 2007

vehicle

REC-003041

active

0 Iveco EuroCargo Tector ML100, ML230

Some vehicles may experience heater tap coolant leaks. These leaks can ingress into electrical connectors via the wiring harness.

Heavy Vehicle

23 Oct 2007

vehicle

REC-003028

active

0 STERLING A/L - Line

It is possible the Axilok rear wheel spindle nuts on rear drive axles of certain Sterling A/L-Line trucks built at the St. Thomas plant between 2 April 2007 and 20 June 2007 may have been improperly installed. In this case one or both locking clip tabs may not be engaged properly or are damaged. If so, this could reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation and potentially allow the nut to back off and cause the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle without prior warning.

Heavy Vehicle

28 Sept 2007