Iveco Stralis: Exhaust Silencer Retaining Bolts May Fail
Recall Summary IVECO is recalling 608 Stralis and Eurotrekker vehicles because the bolts that hold the exhaust silencer in place can loosen over time, potentially causing the silencer to fall off completely. The fix involves replacing these bolts with new ones that have a locking coating and tightening them to the proper specification. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- IVECO
- Product
- Vehicles: IVECO STRALIS, IVECO EUROTREKKER. Units affected: 608
- Reason
- It is possible for the for the exhaust silencer strap bolts to slacken which if not rectified could lead to the total failure of the silencer mounting. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolts with new pre-coated bolts (locking compound) and tighten to the correct torque.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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