Seddon Atkinson M526275nms: Concern That Link Between Two Fuses May Over Heat

Recall Summary Seddon Atkinson is recalling approximately 19,065 vehicles because a removable link between two windscreen fuses may have insufficient contact surface area, which could cause the fuses to overheat. The affected vehicles are various Seddon Atkinson truck models. The remedy is to replace the fuse link with a new quality-assured part.

Recalling firm
SEDDON ATKINSON
Product
Vehicles: SEDDON ATKINSON M526275NMS, SEDDON ATKINSON N523275NML, SEDDON ATKINSON R518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON N518260CSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526275NDD, SEDDON ATKINSON M518275NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON N518275NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON S518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526260CDD, SEDDON ATKINSON N523260CML, SEDDON ATKINSON M518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON R518275NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M523275NML, SEDDON ATKINSON N518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526260CMS. Units affected: 19,065
Reason
Insufficient contact surface area on the removable link between the two 30 amp windscreen fuses may cause overheating of the fuses. Remedy: Replace with new quality assured fuse link.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2006-02-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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