Man Truck And Bus Tg-a: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling approximately 79,936 vehicles from the TG-A, TGX, and TGS model lines sold in the United Kingdom because oil may leak from the cylinder head cover if engine damage occurs, potentially contacting hot exhaust system parts and causing a fire. The manufacturer will replace certain cylinder head cover screws with screws that have springs to prevent this issue.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus TG-A, MAN Truck and Bus VARIOUS, MAN Truck and Bus TGX, MAN Truck and Bus TGS. Units affected: 79,936
- Reason
- Oil may emerge from cylinder head cover in the event of engine damage. In the worst case scenario this could cause a fire hazard if leaking oil comes into contact with parts of the exhaust system.Some engine damage may cause high pressures in the crankcase. In extreme cases oil may escape at the cylinder head cover. Remedy: Replace cylinder head cover screws on the air intake manifold side for screws with springs
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/34688c59-9f64-4937-826b-4ca96ac587fc