Man Truck And Bus Tg-a: Wheel Bearing May Fail
Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling 38,358 TG-A model vehicles because wheel bearings or tires on the tag axles can fail if brakes overheat during certain operating conditions. If a driver does not notice warning signs, the wheel and hub could detach or the tire could blow out. Dealers will inspect and replace brake components as needed, and fit heat indicator devices on wheel nuts, with full replacement of brake calipers to follow.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus TG-A, MAN Truck and Bus VARIOUS. Units affected: 38,358
- Reason
- Under certain operating conditions it is possible that the wheel bearing or a tyre on the leading or trailing tag axles can fail as a result of a brake overheat. If the driver ignores warning signs it is possible the wheel and hub could detach or the tyre could blow out. Remedy: As an interim action recall all affected vehicles to check the tolerance on the brake calipers fitted to these axles. Where necessary the dealer will replace specific brake components and fit wheel nut indicators to act as heat/melting indicators. Full action recall all affected vehicle to have new brake calipers...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-05-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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