Man Truck And Bus Axle Variant V0k-03: Steering May Fail
MAN Truck and Bus is recalling 314 vehicles with VOK-03 or VOK-05 axles because bolts that hold the Pitman arm may have been incorrectly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause them to loosen over time. If these bolts fail, the steering system could stop working. The remedy involves re-tightening or replacing the bolts, and replacing the Pitman arm or steering knuckle if they are damaged.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus AXLE VARIANT V0K-03, MAN Truck and Bus AXLE VARIANT VOK-05. Units affected: 314
- Reason
- It has been identified that the bolts retaining the Pitman arm on trucks fitted with VOK-03 or VOK-5 axles may become loose as a result of them being incorrectly tightened during production. If ignored the potential exists for the steering to fail. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts re-torqued or replaced. In cases of damage to the Pitman arm or steering knuckle theses will also be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-11-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0316b6f7-a698-4081-ab01-23c25a6b3834