Man Truck And Bus Tgl: Steering May Fail
Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling 34 TGL vehicles because the steering shaft universal joint may be positioned incorrectly, which could cause the teeth to not engage properly with the steering transmission shaft and potentially result in steering failure. Affected vehicles will have the steering shaft connection inspected, and any damaged components will be replaced. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus TGL. Units affected: 34
- Reason
- It has been identified that some MAN TGL vehicles may have a problem with the steering shaft universal joint which may have been inserted too far over the teeth of the steering transmission shaft. This could result in the teeth failing to be adequately engaged with the consequence if ignored that the steering could fail. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the connection between the steering shafts checked. The components will be replaced if they show signs of damage.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-07-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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