Scania Truck Various: Fifth Wheel And Rear Suspension Mountings Could Be Compromised
Scania Truck Recall Summary Scania is recalling approximately 200 trucks because M20 screws securing the spring brackets and fifth wheel brackets may not have been tightened to the proper torque during manufacturing. If these fasteners are insufficiently tightened, the trailer could become detached or the truck could lose directional control. Affected vehicles need to be inspected and have their M20 and M14 bolts tightened to the correct specifications.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA TRUCK VARIOUS. Units affected: 200
- Reason
- There have been instances where the M20 screws securing the spring brackets for the driven and tag axles and fifth wheel brackets have not been tightened to the correct torque. This condition if not attended to could lead to the loss of the trailer or loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary tighten the M20 and M14 bolts to the correct torque.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-07-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/08897a03-3fe0-43bb-8d9f-0f045283c8b5