Daf Trucks Lf: Pinion Nut May Loosen
Recall Summary DAF Trucks is recalling 2,507 LF model vehicles because the pinion nut on the 5.10 type axle may loosen over time due to an undersized pinion shaft spline. If the nut loosens enough, the pinion flange could separate and potentially cause the differential to seize. The fix involves checking the pinion nut's tightness and installing a locking plate to prevent it from moving.
- Recalling firm
- DAF TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: DAF TRUCKS LF. Units affected: 2,507
- Reason
- For 5.10 type axle the pinion nut may over an extended period of time. become loose due to an undersized pinion shaft spline. This may cause the pinion flange to separate and in extreme cases the differential may seize. Remedy: On affected vehicle check pinion nut for tightness and fit a locking plate to the nut to prevent nut movement.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-03-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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