Setra 431dt: Steering May Fail
SETRA 431DT Steering Recall Summary Two SETRA 431DT vehicles have a defect where radial seals on the idler arms may have been installed incorrectly, preventing lubricating grease from escaping during maintenance. This can cause damage to the adjustment and retaining screws, and if a screw breaks, the vehicle could lose steering capability. The manufacturer will replace the radial seals and adjustment screws to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- SETRA
- Product
- Vehicles: SETRA 431DT. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- The radial seal on left and right hand idler arms may have been fitted incorrectly. There is a risk that access lubricating grease would not be able to escape from the bearing during routine lubrication maintenance. This would lead to damage to the adjustment and retaining screws of the idler arms caused by overstretching. If a retaining screw was to break as a consequence the vehicle would lose its ability to steer. Remedy: Replace the radial seals and adjustment screws.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-12-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/76bc4930-d3ca-479a-bcec-b498e5f7546b