Daimler Truck Atego 967: Hose Sleeve Can Slip From Main Tank Or Additional Tank Resulting In A Fuel Leak
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 43 Atego 967 vehicles because the hose sleeve connecting the fuel tanks can slip, potentially causing fuel to leak completely. The issue affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Daimler will tighten the hose clamps and install rubber strips on the tank brackets to prevent the connection from slipping.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK ATEGO 967. Units affected: 43
- Reason
- The connection between the fuel tanks and the connecting pipe can slip and can result in all fuel leaking out. Remedy: Ensure the hose clamps are firmly seated and retrofit hard rubber strips on the retaining brackets to increase the preload of the additional tank in the tank support.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-10-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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