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849 recalls found

vehicle

REC-002468

active

0 Volvo FH

The front suspension may in severe conditions contact and damage the fuel tank resulting in a fuel tank leak.

Heavy Vehicle

9 Oct 2002

vehicle

REC-002469

active

0 Volvo Bus B10B/B10M

The pressure pipe to the fuel injectors could leak.

Heavy Vehicle

9 Oct 2002

vehicle

REC-002453

active

0 FREIGHTLINER FL80, FL106, FL112

The steering system pinch bolts that secure the steering shaft from the steering gear to the L/H mitre box and the steering cross shaft located between both left and right mitre boxes may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.

Heavy Vehicle

16 Sept 2002

vehicle

REC-002461

active

0 Daf Various

When the hand control is operated the vehicles brake lights may not come on.

Heavy Vehicle

12 Aug 2002

vehicle

REC-002436

active

0 Western Star Various

Battery cable can chafe on the ECM (Engine control module) mounting stud.

Heavy Vehicle

22 July 2002

vehicle

REC-002451

active

0 TRW Steer axle

Potential premature wear leading to socket separation in EDL type joints.

Heavy Vehicle

17 July 2002

vehicle

REC-002457

active

0 Mack CH, CL, Qantum (Fitted with E-Tech engines)

The auxillary shaft retaining nut on certain CH, CL and Qantum vehicles needs replacing.

Heavy Vehicle

16 July 2002

vehicle

REC-004822

active

0 FREIGHTLINER Century Class, Argosy

Possibility of the trailer ABS ground circuit overloading during 'extended trailer ABS' operation.

Heavy Vehicle

17 June 2002

vehicle

REC-002443

active

0 Volvo FL6

On FL H-Medium and E-Medium vehicles, in combination with electrical controlled air suspension (SUSPL-EC), the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping and connections.

Heavy Vehicle

29 May 2002

vehicle

REC-002442

active

0 Volvo FL6

The oil feed pipe for the turbo compressor could crack and leak oil.

Heavy Vehicle

29 May 2002

vehicle

REC-002332

active

0 FREIGHTLINER Argosy

The steering gear mounting bracket missed a machining process and the bolts that secure the steering gear may have incorrect thread penetration into the gear body, either or both of which may result in the mounting bolts becoming loose.

Heavy Vehicle

13 May 2002

vehicle

REC-002435

active

0 Western Star Constellation

The overhead consoles, which house multiple radios, can in some cases, have insufficient strength and cause the radios to fall on or near the driver.

Heavy Vehicle

9 May 2002

vehicle

REC-002423

active

0 Scania Trucks/Buses

There have been instances of the steel ball in ports 1 and 2 on the interlock valve coming loose which may lead to the parking brake being applied.

Heavy Vehicle

25 Mar 2002

vehicle

REC-002424

active

0 Scania K124/114 Buses

The plastic fuel lines may not be secured properly and can be damaged.

Heavy Vehicle

25 Mar 2002

vehicle

REC-002414

active

0 TRW 20-EDL Tie rod end

Some of the affected ball socket assemblies may wear out prematurely, leading to a potential separation, which could result in partial, or total loss of steering control.

Heavy Vehicle

16 Jan 2002

vehicle

REC-002405

active

0 WILLIAMS CONTROLS Throttle Control Assembly

The accelerator pedal base plate may crack around the hinge pin area.

Heavy Vehicle

29 Nov 2001

vehicle

REC-002390

active

0 Scania Bus

Chafing of the fuel pipes running along the engine up to the fuel valve on the injection pump may occur, which could result in fuel leakage and fire.

Heavy Vehicle

10 Oct 2001

vehicle

REC-002330

active

0 Scania Bus

A defective seal may cause air leaks in the spring brake chamber, resulting in the parking brake being applied.

Heavy Vehicle

1 Oct 2001

vehicle

REC-002371

active

0 Scania Various

The bracket supporting the splash guard for the brake valve assembly can cause inadvertent application of the trailer brake. This happens if the splash guard cracks. The bracket can then twist rearwards and damage the brake line.

Heavy Vehicle

27 June 2001

vehicle

REC-002372

active

0 Mack Titan

Involves the fitting of an engine limiting device to all Titan vehicles fitted with Cummins engines.

Heavy Vehicle

1 June 2001