Scania Truck Trucks With As903 Tag Axle: Hub Nut May Not Be Tightened To Correct Torque
Summary Scania is recalling 20 trucks equipped with AS903 tag axles because the wheel hub retaining nut may not be tightened properly and could loosen, potentially allowing the hub to detach. The fix involves replacing the nut and locking washer and tightening them to the correct specification. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA TRUCK TRUCKS WITH AS903 TAG AXLE. Units affected: 20
- Reason
- This affects vehicles with the AS903 Tag Axle fitted. The wheel hub retaining nut may not be correctly tightened. The nut may come loose which will allow the hub to float and in the worst case detach. Movement of the hub should in the first instance cause the ABS warning lamp to illuminate. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the nut along with a locking washer and tighten to the recommended torque.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7542d136-a7a3-4bf3-9a7a-183d2ce37ec7