Scania Bus K: Earthing / Grounding Cable Connection May Be Ineffective.
Recall Summary Scania Bus K vehicles have a grounding cable connection issue where the hole for the grounding screw is too large, causing poor electrical grounding between the engine and chassis. This affects 149 vehicles in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer will install an additional ground connection to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA BUS K. Units affected: 149
- Reason
- It has been identified that poor grounding between the engine gearbox and chassis frame has been caused by the hole for the grounding screw being too large. As a result the engine is being grounded via the steel braiding of the hydraulic hose to the gearbox oil cooler. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have an additional ground connection fitted.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-07-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ab4ad5a7-e0be-4a28-9431-ad165407daa2