Man Truck And Bus Tgx: Reduction In Braking Performance
Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling 390 TGX and TGS vehicles in the United Kingdom because the brackets holding the rear air tank may fail, potentially causing the tank to detach and reduce braking performance. The manufacturer will install new brackets and clamping straps to secure the compressed-air tanks.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus TGX, MAN Truck and Bus TGS. Units affected: 390
- Reason
- The brackets retaining the rear central air tank may fail. In the worst case this can result in the compressed air tank becoming detached leading to reduced braking effect and possible danger to other road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new bracket and clamping straps for the compressed-air tanks at the rear.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-07-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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