Seddon Atkinson Various: It Is Possible To Start The Engine With The Cab Tilted And The Vehicle In Drive.
Recall Summary Seddon Atkinson trucks may be able to start their engines while the cab is tilted and the vehicle is in drive due to a faulty electrical signal between the starter and engine computer. This affects 216 vehicles in the United Kingdom. The company will install an additional wiring harness to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- SEDDON ATKINSON
- Product
- Vehicles: SEDDON ATKINSON VARIOUS. Units affected: 216
- Reason
- The starter inhibit signal can fail to communicate with the engine ECU. This results in the possibility that the engine may be started from the chassis controls with the cab tilted and the transmission in drive. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an additional wiring harness which will prevent this occurring.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-10-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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