Scania Truck R Series: Axle May Become Insecure
Scania is recalling 21 trucks from their R, P, and G series models sold in the United Kingdom because U bolt nuts on the axles may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. The loose nuts could cause the axles to become insecure. Scania will inspect the U bolt nuts, tighten them if needed, and replace the U bolts if any nuts are found to be loose.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA TRUCK R SERIES, SCANIA TRUCK P SERIES, SCANIA TRUCK G SERIES. Units affected: 21
- Reason
- It has been identified that during production the U bolt nuts on all axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the U bolt nuts checked for correct torque. The U bolts will be changed if any of the nuts are found to be loose.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-12-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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