Daimler Truck Axor: Possible Engine Fire
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 30 Axor vehicles because the positive battery wire to the starter may rub against an engine block bracket, potentially wearing through its insulation and causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. The manufacturer will inspect the affected vehicles and reposition the battery wire if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK AXOR. Units affected: 30
- Reason
- The positive battery wire to the starter might chafe against a bracket on the engine block. If not corrected it is possible that the insulation of the wire could chafed through the consequences being a short circuit and vehicle damage through fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the routing of the battery wire and correct the routing where necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-07-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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