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849 recalls found

vehicle

REC-003026

active

0 Kenworth K104, T3 Series, T4 Series, T6 Series

The lower front shock absorber mounting bracket has been incorrectly manufactured and may fail as a result. If this happens it could potentially foul the steering linkage impeding vehicle control.

Heavy Vehicle

20 Sept 2007

vehicle

REC-003016

active

0 Scania P Series, R Series

There have been instances where the thread between the nut and the bolt for the clamp for the track rods ball joint has been cut during tightening in production. The reason for this is that in certain cases the thread in the nut has been defective.

Heavy Vehicle

30 Aug 2007

vehicle

REC-003100

active

0 VOLVO TRUCKS Unknown

The airline routing may cause excessive load on the VIPS connections causing the brakes to lock on.

Heavy Vehicle

21 Aug 2007

vehicle

REC-003020

active

0 Scania P Series, R Series

There have been instances where the thread between the nut and the bolt for the clamp for the track rods ball joint has been cut during tightening in production. The reason for this is that in certain cases the thread in the nut has been defective.

Heavy Vehicle

15 Aug 2007

vehicle

REC-003015

active

0 Kenworth Various

A manufacturing fault has occurred in some battery isolation switches that allows some current flow through the switch when in an isolated state.

Heavy Vehicle

13 Aug 2007

vehicle

REC-003014

active

0 TADANO MOBILE ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES ATF65G-4

Possibility of counterweight falling down while driving on the road. Failure occurs in loosing the tightening torque of the mounting bolts for counterweight.

Heavy Vehicle

7 Aug 2007

vehicle

REC-003005

active

0 Scania K Series, N Series

The sensor on the gearbox is not sealed correctly.

Heavy Vehicle

25 July 2007

vehicle

REC-003003

active

0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy

Due to a manufacturing fault in the Bendix SR-7 modulating spring brake valve housing, air could intermittently enter the spring brake when the parking brake is applied instead of engaging the spring brakes.

Heavy Vehicle

18 July 2007

vehicle

REC-002999

active

0 Kenworth K104B

Kenworth has received reports that battery and toolbox covers on some K104B models can become inadequately secured and come adrift of the vehicle while driving.

Heavy Vehicle

4 July 2007

vehicle

REC-001070

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Fighter FK, FM & FN

Due to insufficient protection material applied to the instrument panel bracket edges, the cab wiring harness may rub and short circuit at the instrument panel fuse box.

Heavy Vehicle

4 July 2007

vehicle

REC-002993

active

0 Iveco ITEC range

The vehicles fitted with 'Cantilever' suspension may experience breaking of the rear suspension bracket retaining bolts. This bracket is used to mount the rear shock absorber as well as clamping the rear stabiliser bar.

Heavy Vehicle

27 June 2007

vehicle

REC-002994

active

0 Hankook Truck Steer Tyre 305/70R22.5 AL02

The tyre may be prone to failure including tread-belt separation.

Heavy Vehicle

22 June 2007

vehicle

REC-000388

active

0 Hino Dutro

Due to excessive design diameter of the oil feed union bolt lubrication pressure to the vacuum pump is inadequate and possibly operates with insufficient lubrication. Continued operation may result in premature wear of the vacuum pump vanes reducing its ability to produce negative pressure (vacuum).

Heavy Vehicle

6 June 2007

vehicle

REC-002981

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE7 & FE8 Canter

Due to improper routing of the wiring harness for both front doors, there may be interference to the turn and hazard warning lamp harnesses.

Heavy Vehicle

1 May 2007

vehicle

REC-001004

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Atego type 970 - 976

1. It is possible that chafing to the vehicle's electrical wiring harness may occur in the vicinity of the Base Module. Should the wiring harness be damaged as a result, electrical malfunctions might include failures in the lighting, Airbag and signalling systems, or electrical short circuits on non-fused wiring. 2. The electrical wiring harness located at the top of the cab may be subjected to vibration/chafing damage by the inspection flap during vehicle operation. Harness damage could result in electrical malfunctions in the lighting, Airbag and signalling systems, or electrical short circuits on non-fused wiring.

Heavy Vehicle

27 Apr 2007

vehicle

REC-002976

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Axor Series Trucks

It is possible that chafing to the vehicle's electrical wiring harness may occur in the vicinity of the Base Module. Should the wiring harness be damaged as a result, electrical malfunctions might include failures in the lighting, Airbag and signalling systems, or electrical short circuits on non-fused wiring.

Heavy Vehicle

19 Apr 2007

vehicle

REC-002979

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Atego models 970-976, 375

The electrical wiring harness located at the front of the cab may be subjected to vibration/chafing damage by the inspection flap during vehicle operation.

Heavy Vehicle

29 Mar 2007

vehicle

REC-002957

active

0 Mazda E Series

Due to the possibility that the front suspension lower ball joint mounting bolt tightening torque may have been incorrectly set during production.

Heavy Vehicle

20 Mar 2007

vehicle

REC-000855

active

0 MAN AUTOMOTIVE Various

The clamping force of the tie-rod end on the draglink arm may not be sufficient due to the slotted sleeve in the draglink not being machined long enough.

Heavy Vehicle

14 Mar 2007

vehicle

REC-002952

active

0 Scania R Series

When setting the K-factor in the tachograph for buses equipped with ZF automatic gearbox the wrong K-factor value has been specified.

Heavy Vehicle

7 Feb 2007