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849 recalls found

vehicle

REC-002950

active

0 Toyota Dyna 200 Series

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

Heavy Vehicle

30 Jan 2007

vehicle

REC-003024

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Type 606

Due to a supplier error affecting the main starter to alternator cable harness, it is possible the cable could detach from the end lug and cause a short circuit in the engine compartment. Only cables produced on 31 July 2006 are affected.

Heavy Vehicle

25 Jan 2007

vehicle

REC-002943

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO FG649

Due to a re-design of the muffler, clearance between the exhaust tailpipe and the brake pipe which runs along the differential assembly was inadvertently reduced.

Heavy Vehicle

16 Jan 2007

vehicle

REC-002944

active

0 Scania R Series

Over a limited period the clamp bolt for the track rod ball joint was tightedned do a lower torque than specified during axle manufacturing.

Heavy Vehicle

12 Jan 2007

vehicle

REC-002940

active

0 Michelin 225/70 R15 100S LTX A/T TL

Tyres within this production range may present a risk of reduced robustness in the bead area which may lead to a rapid loss of air pressure.

Heavy Vehicle

21 Dec 2006

vehicle

REC-001550

active

0 ISUZU E Series

Vehicles may suffer from a fuel system leak due to loose fuel pipe clips and/or damaged fixing bolts.

Heavy Vehicle

10 Dec 2006

vehicle

REC-002915

active

0 ISUZU FVZ1400 Auto

Incorrect Gross Vehicle Mass stamped on the compliance and ID plate. The plates indicate that the truck has a GVM of 24,000kg instead of the approved 22,500kg.

Heavy Vehicle

4 Dec 2006

vehicle

REC-001549

active

0 ISUZU FVM 1400 6x2

Incorrect Gross Vehicle Mass stamped on the compliance and ID plate. The plates indicate that the truck has a GVM of 24,000kg instead of the approved 22,500kg.

Heavy Vehicle

4 Dec 2006

vehicle

REC-002931

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Rosa

The rear emergency door fitted to these buses may be difficult to open due to ingress of dust into the sliding latch lock assembly.

Heavy Vehicle

20 Nov 2006

vehicle

REC-002923

active

0 Mack Midlum 4x4

Possible movement between hub and brake disc assemblies on the front drive axles of Midlum 4x4 vehicles.

Heavy Vehicle

18 Oct 2006

vehicle

REC-002914

active

0 Iveco Daily City

A small number of Daily vehicles have incorrectly graded bolts fitted to the steering gear mounting. The bolts are used to mount the steering gear to the front axle.

Heavy Vehicle

25 Sept 2006

vehicle

REC-002910

active

0 Mercedes-Benz Actros, Atego, Axor

Under certain circumstances the threaded connection on the centre bearing of Grammer suspension seats can work loose, which in turn may cause the seat frame to be overloaded and possibly fracture. Such a condition can lead to the seat tilting backwards.

Heavy Vehicle

13 Sept 2006

vehicle

REC-002971

active

0 MITSUBISHI FUSO Canter FE534

There is a possibility that stress cracks may occur at the entry plates of the EGR cooler. If this occurs, engine coolant may leak, resulting in engine overheating.

Heavy Vehicle

8 Sept 2006

vehicle

REC-002898

active

0 Scania BUS

There have been instances of leakage from the return fuel line on ethanol-driven buses with a DSI9E engine.

Heavy Vehicle

21 July 2006

vehicle

REC-002894

active

0 Scania P,N & R series

The close proximity mirror has mistakenly been manufactured from incorrect raw materials. The materials in the existing mirrors are more fragile than they should be and risk cracking. The mirror may then start to vibrate and there is also a risk that it may loosen.

Heavy Vehicle

13 July 2006

vehicle

REC-002882

active

0 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, ARGOSY

The transverse beam end castings on certain Holland AD rear suspensions may not have been manufactured to the correct material specification and could fracture under normal loads. Should this happen, the transverse beam could drop low enough to contact the road surface.

Heavy Vehicle

12 July 2006

vehicle

REC-002890

active

0 EvoBus O500RF COACH

Under extremely high dynamic loading there is a possibility that a fracture could occur at the crimp crease of the crimp connections on the front lower transverse control arms. Should this occur proper steering control at the affected wheel may no longer be possible.

Heavy Vehicle

6 July 2006

vehicle

REC-002888

active

0 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS & COLUMBIA

One or more of the special fasteners securing the hub to the steering wheel may be too short to provide the required engagement on the pin, which in turn could cause the steering wheel to become loose, or even seperate from the hub.

Heavy Vehicle

23 June 2006

vehicle

REC-002886

active

0 Volvo FH/FM

There is a concerned relating to the brake pads fitted on a limited range of axles equipped with maxi brakes. This may cause overheating due to the dragging brake pads.

Heavy Vehicle

9 June 2006

vehicle

REC-002875

active

0 ISUZU CXZ, FTR, FVM

There is a potenial safety concern that relates to the knuckle arm fixing bolts. The longer of the two bolts has been incorrectly manufactured and has not been heat treated inline with the desired specification. This may cause the bolt head to snap off and then transfer the entire load to the one remaining bolt. If this remaining bolt was to fail there is the potential that the driver could lose control of the vehicles steering system.

Heavy Vehicle

8 June 2006