Daf Trucks Lynx: Steering Column Upper Coupling Fixing Bolt Loosens
Recall Summary DAF Trucks is recalling approximately 4,600 Lynx and Olympian buses produced at their Workington Plant because the steering column upper coupling bolt may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. This looseness could eventually lead to detachment of the steering shaft. The manufacturer will replace the fixing bolt with an alternative type currently used on Volvo Olympian models.
- Recalling firm
- DAF TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: DAF TRUCKS LYNX, DAF TRUCKS OLYMPIAN. Units affected: 4,600
- Reason
- The steering column upper coupling bolt may not have been correctly torqued on production. This may lead to looseness in the upper joint and in extreme cases shaft detachment. The concern affects only vehicles produced at the Workington Plant. Remedy: Replace the fixing bolt for the upper steering column coupling with an alternative type which is currently employed on the 'Volvo' Olympian.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1994-07-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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