Scania Truck R Series: Steering Column May Not Have Been Secured
Recall Summary Scania is recalling 1,772 trucks from its R, P, S, and G Class series because securing nuts on the upper steering column may be missing or loose, and the universal joint connection in the steering column needs to be inspected. Dealers will check that the nuts are properly fitted and tightened, and will verify the steering column is correctly positioned. This recall affects trucks distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA TRUCK R SERIES, SCANIA TRUCK P SERIES, SCANIA TRUCK S SERIES, SCANIA TRUCK G CLASS. Units affected: 1,772
- Reason
- Securing nuts at one of the upper steering column attachments may be issing or loose. Also the universal joint cross screw joint in the upper steering column must be checked Remedy: Check nuts are fitted and tightened to the correct tightening torque. Also check the vertical steering column is fitted correctly in the upper steering column universal joint cross rectifying where necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-06-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/70cbc196-91d6-4479-9ddc-49241caefc81