Man Truck And Bus X Type: Parking Brake May Apply Inadvertently
Recall Summary MAN Truck and Bus is recalling approximately 6,815 vehicles across multiple models (X type, TGX, TGM, TGS, and TG-A) due to a manufacturing defect in the parking brake valve. The defect can cause air leaks and result in the parking brake applying while the vehicle is moving. Owners will need to have their vehicle checked and, if affected, have the parking brake valve replaced.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus X type, MAN Truck and Bus TGX, MAN Truck and Bus TGM, MAN Truck and Bus TGS, MAN Truck and Bus TG-A. Units affected: 6,815
- Reason
- During manufacturer of the manually operated parking brake valve some of the drillings were formed incorrectly. This concern may lead to cracks forming loss of air and the parking brake applying whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the make and date of manufacture. Where necessary replace the manually operated parking brake valve.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e0f07797-c973-4392-9b9b-cc12faeacf54