Man Truck And Bus Tgl: Risk Of Fire
MAN Truck and Bus is recalling approximately 36,615 vehicles across five model lines (TGL, TGM, TG-A, TGX, and TGS) sold in the United Kingdom due to potential damage to the fuel pre-filter heating relay and its electrical connection that could cause it to fail. In rare cases, this failure could result in a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should have the relay inspected and replaced if necessary, with a protective sleeve added to the relay and wiring.
- Recalling firm
- MAN Truck and Bus Ltd
- Product
- Vehicles: MAN Truck and Bus TGL, MAN Truck and Bus TGM, MAN Truck and Bus TG-A, MAN Truck and Bus TGX, MAN Truck and Bus TGS. Units affected: 36,615
- Reason
- The fuel pre-filter heating may fail because of damage caused by scorching on the relay and its electrical connection. In extreme cases a fire could be possible. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the relay for the fuel pre-filter heating. Where necessary replace the relay. The relay will only be re-sited if it is replaced. In all cases the protective sleeve must be fitted to the relay and wiring.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-02-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f36e21c7-1fee-40b4-80e8-d75e65fdcc3a