Man Truck And Bus L2000: Brakes May Fail

Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling 576 vehicles (L2000, A66, and TGL models) in the United Kingdom because bolts securing the rear brake calipers may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which could cause the brakes to fail. The company will inspect and re-tighten these bolts on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
Product
Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus L2000, MAN Truck and Bus A66, MAN Truck and Bus TGL. Units affected: 576
Reason
It has been identified that the fastening of the brake calipers on the rear axle may work loose as the result of the bolts not having been tightened to the correct torque. If this situation is allowed to continue the potential exists for the brakes on the affected axle to fail. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked by the appliance of a test torque.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2006-08-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/da914c7a-2db4-44d7-848b-69cca1ec8144