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  • 14 Nov 1997DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1997/083

    CRACKING OF FRONT AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    On a small batch of vehicles the material quality of the front U bolts is suspect and may result in cracking of the bolts.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the U bolts replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    Build start
    01 Jun 1997
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 14 Nov 1997DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1997/083

    CRACKING OF FRONT AXLE U BOLTS

    Defect

    On a small batch of vehicles the material quality of the front U bolts is suspect and may result in cracking of the bolts.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the U bolts replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    Build start
    01 Jun 1997
    Build end
    30 Jun 1997
  • 30 May 1997DAF BUS SBRef R/1997/037

    SECURITY OF REAR SPRING PIN NUT

    Defect

    In a small number of cases the rear road spring bolt and nut have become loose.

    Remedy

    The original rear spring nut will be replaced with a modified example incorporating more locking material.

    Vehicles affected
    109
    Build start
    01 Jan 1996
    Build end
    31 Dec 1997
  • 30 Jan 1997DAF TRUCKS 55 SERIESRef R/1997/008

    POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT BRAKE ACTUATORS

    Defect

    On a small number of vehicles incorrect brake actuators may be fitted to the front axle brakes.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake actuators inspected. Any incorrect units will be replaced with the correct type.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    30 Jul 1996
  • 30 Jan 1997DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/1997/007

    INOPERATIVE LOW FLUID WARNING

    Defect

    The low brake fluid warning light wire between the cab connector and the engine plug at the back of the instrument panel may have been omitted.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a link harness wire to the engine plug and connector.

    Vehicles affected
    21
    Build start
    01 May 1996
    Build end
    31 Oct 1996
  • 12 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 45 SERIESRef R/1996/033

    POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF PROPELLOR SHAFT

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with the ZF S5 42 gearbox the output flange nut may loosen. This could result in detachment of the propellor shaft.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a lock washer to prevent loosening of the output flange nut.

    Vehicles affected
    18,887
    Build start
    01 Feb 1991
    Build end
    30 Nov 1994
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 08 Mar 1996DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1996/036

    FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP

    Defect

    A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

    Vehicles affected
    39
    Build start
    01 Feb 1996
    Build end
    28 Feb 1996
  • 25 Jan 1996DAF TRUCKS 60 SERIESRef R/1996/018

    SUSPECT QUALITY CAB PIVOT/STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKETS

    Defect

    A number of vehicles have been built where due to material inclusions the cab pivot/steering box mounting brackets are below the manufacturers specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the subject bracket with one which is quality assured.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    Build start
    01 Apr 1995
    Build end
    31 May 1995
  • 28 Sept 1995DAF TRUCKS 65 SERIESRef R/1995/074

    POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE

    Defect

    The oil hose on the pressure side of the power steering system is not to specification and could rupture with resultant loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pressure side hose with a modified and quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    121
    Build start
    01 Feb 1995
    Build end
    31 Aug 1995
  • 28 Sept 1995DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1995/074

    POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE

    Defect

    The oil hose on the pressure side of the power steering system is not to specification and could rupture with resultant loss of steering power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pressure side hose with a modified and quality assured version.

    Vehicles affected
    121
    Build start
    01 Feb 1995
    Build end
    31 Aug 1995
  • 12 Jul 1995DAF TRUCKS 75 SERIESRef R/1995/051

    INSECURITY OF GEARBOX

    Defect

    The bolts securing the clutch housing to the gearbox are incorrectly torqued. This may lead to the gearbox becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and retighten the subject bolts to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    112
    Build start
    01 Apr 1995
    Build end
    30 Jun 1995
  • 16 May 1995DAF BUS SBRef R/1995/044

    FAILURE OF PROPELLOR SHAFT

    Defect

    Isolated instances of failure of the propellor shaft welding have occurred. (This campaign was launched to rework a batch of vehicles not included in Recall R1994/58).

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the propeller shaft with a quality assured unit. Replacement shafts are distinguished by having the letter S stamped on a flange.

    Vehicles affected
    22
    Build start
    01 Jan 1992
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 15 Feb 1995DAF TRUCKS 50 SERIESRef R/1995/019

    TOWING CROSSMEMBER AND CAB MOUNTING BOLTS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the bolts securing the towing crossmember and cab mountings may be defective.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of all the subject bolts. Those bolts identified as being defective will be replaced with modified examples.

    Vehicles affected
    122
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 15 Feb 1995DAF TRUCKS 60 SERIESRef R/1995/019

    TOWING CROSSMEMBER AND CAB MOUNTING BOLTS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the bolts securing the towing crossmember and cab mountings may be defective.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of all the subject bolts. Those bolts identified as being defective will be replaced with modified examples.

    Vehicles affected
    122
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 15 Sept 1994DAF BUS SBRef R/1995/003

    TWISTED REAR S CAM AT SPLINES

    Defect

    During production of the vehicles concerned an electrical relay was not connected to the halt (or door) brake. As a result excessive air pressure can be applied to the rear brakes if the service brake is operated whilst the parking and halt brakes are

    Remedy

    The single operator involved will connect the relay to the halt brake to prevent compounding if the service brake is applied. When this operation is complete the importer will be advised on a dedicated proforma. The condition of the rear S

    Vehicles affected
    26
    Build start
    01 Jan 1992
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 28 Jul 1994DAF TRUCKS 50 SERIESRef R/1994/041

    AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTER MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    On axle production the breather plug may not have been removed from the rear axle spring brake units. This may result in a malfunction of the automatic adjustment of the brake expander unit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and remove the plug from the breather hole.

    Vehicles affected
    1,126
    Build start
    01 Feb 1992
    Build end
    30 Apr 1994
  • 01 Jul 1994DAF TRUCKS LYNXRef R/1994/014

    STEERING COLUMN UPPER COUPLING FIXING BOLT LOOSENS

    Defect

    The steering column upper coupling bolt may not have been correctly torqued on production. This may lead to looseness in the upper joint and in extreme cases shaft detachment. The concern affects only vehicles produced at the Workington Plant.

    Remedy

    Replace the fixing bolt for the upper steering column coupling with an alternative type which is currently employed on the 'Volvo' Olympian.

    Vehicles affected
    2,300
  • 01 Jul 1994DAF TRUCKS OLYMPIANRef R/1994/014

    STEERING COLUMN UPPER COUPLING FIXING BOLT LOOSENS

    Defect

    The steering column upper coupling bolt may not have been correctly torqued on production. This may lead to looseness in the upper joint and in extreme cases shaft detachment. The concern affects only vehicles produced at the Workington Plant.

    Remedy

    Replace the fixing bolt for the upper steering column coupling with an alternative type which is currently employed on the 'Volvo' Olympian.

    Vehicles affected
    2,300
  • 12 Apr 1994DAF TRUCKS 60 SERIESRef R/1994/025

    FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY FOUL TYRES

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with ABS the front brake hoses can foul the tyres on full lock.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and alter the fixing and routing of the front brake hoses to ensure that they cannot foul the tyres when the steering is on full lock.

    Vehicles affected
    67
    Build start
    01 Dec 1986
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 12 Apr 1994DAF TRUCKS FREIGHTERRef R/1994/025

    FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY FOUL TYRES

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with ABS the front brake hoses can foul the tyres on full lock.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and alter the fixing and routing of the front brake hoses to ensure that they cannot foul the tyres when the steering is on full lock.

    Vehicles affected
    67
    Build start
    01 Dec 1986
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 03 Mar 1994DAF TRUCKS 95 SERIESRef R/1994/015

    INSUFFICIENT TORQUEING OF PROPELLOR SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS

    Defect

    The bolts coupling the propellor shaft to the differential and/or the bolts coupling intermediate propellor shaft sections may not be sufficiently torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the subject bolts retorqueing where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Dec 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 03 Mar 1994DAF TRUCKS 85 SERIESRef R/1994/015

    INSUFFICIENT TORQUEING OF PROPELLOR SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS

    Defect

    The bolts coupling the propellor shaft to the differential and/or the bolts coupling intermediate propellor shaft sections may not be sufficiently torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the subject bolts retorqueing where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Dec 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 03 Mar 1994DAF TRUCKS 65 SERIESRef R/1994/015

    INSUFFICIENT TORQUEING OF PROPELLOR SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS

    Defect

    The bolts coupling the propellor shaft to the differential and/or the bolts coupling intermediate propellor shaft sections may not be sufficiently torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the subject bolts retorqueing where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    47
    Build start
    01 Dec 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993

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