Daimler Truck Axor: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Daimler Truck is recalling 8,832 Axor vehicles because the fan clutch bearing can overheat and potentially catch fire due to manufacturing variations in bearing clearance and grease that don't meet specifications. The company will inspect the electromagnetic fan clutch and replace the ball bearing if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: DAIMLER TRUCK AXOR. Units affected: 8,832
- Reason
- Bearing damage to the fan clutch may occur due to overheating. Analyses have shown that the bearings exhibit variation in the amount of bearing play. The insufficient bearing play with bearing grease that does not correspond to the requirements can result in the ball bearing overheating whereby scorching damage as well as a fire cannot be completely ruled out. Remedy: Checking of the electromagnetic fan clutch as a precautionary measure and replacement of the ball bearing if necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-01-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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