DVLA recall archive
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Showing 101–117 of 117 recalls.
STEERING HUB MAY FRACTURE AND DETACH
The steering wheel may detach from the steering column due to a defect in the centre hub casting.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the steering wheel centre hub casting and where necessary fit a new steering wheel.
TIPPER BED COULD RAISE WITHOUT WARNING
It has been identified that the tipper bed could raise without warning due to a concern with the power system module (PSM).
Recalled vehicles will have the PSM replaced.
POWER STEERING MAY FAIL WITH ENSUING RISK OF FIRE
It has been established thatthe high pressure connection to the power assisted steering pump could detach. Should this incur loss of steering assistance would ensue. Additionally hydraulic fluid could leak onto the exhaust with the attendant risk of fire.
To prevent such an occurrence recalled vehicles will have the subject power assisted steering pipe fitted with a retaining collar.
AXLE SHAFT MAY DETACH
Excessive axle shaft end play which can be identified by excessive noise and changes in vehicle handling could possibly if not detected lead to detachment of the axle shaft retaining clip and result in the shaft 'walking out' of the axle.
Recall all affected vehicle for the replacement of the axle shaft retaining clip by a modified replacement.
SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT MAY FAIL
Concern that the front seat belt outer fixing may not have been installed to manufacturer's specification.
Recall all affected vehicles for mounting to be inspected and retorque of the mounting bolt.
POWER STEERING MAY BE LOST
It has been identified that the power steering pump drive belts could de-laminate and fail. Should this occur drive to the power steering pump would be lost likewise the assistance to the steering.
Recalled vehicles will have the power steering drive belts checked and renewed should they be found to be within the affected batch.
FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TO KNUCKLE CLAMPING BOLT INSUFFICIENT TORQUE
It has been identified that the front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt torque might be insufficient. The possibility therefore exists that should the assembly move within it's mounting the tyre may contact the wheel arch. Additionally in the case of FWD vehicles the shock absorber could contact the driveshaft.
Subject vehicles will have the suspension strut checked for correct positioning and the clamp bolt tightened to the revised torque.
POSSIBLE PARTIAL DETACHMENT OF FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM.
It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been produced with front suspension lower arm bolts which may have been tightened to an incorrect torque. In this condition failure of a bolt may result in partial detachment of the arm from the subframe which could adversely affect the steering and stability control.
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct torque and tightened if necessary. Should any bolt be found to be damaged it will be replaced.
LPG FUEL SUPPLY WILL NOT SWITCH OFF
The liquid petroleum gas supply to the engine will not shut off if it stalls.
Fit a new LPG fuel control module.
AUTOMATIC GEARSHIFT CONCERN.
The gearbox may incorrectly shift into a lower gear during normal driving.
Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme the transmission control unit.
POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO BRAKE PIPES.
The service replacement engine may have been fitted with with the rear lifting eye still attached. Under certain operating conditions the eye may contact and damage adjacent brake pipes. This could cause a loss of braking efficiency.
Check for the presence of the rear lifting eye and remove if fitted. Check brake pipes for damage and if required replace.
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CIRCLIP
Under conditions of excessively rough use such as driving over kerbs etc the front suspension ball joint taper pin may become loose in the suspension upright. If this occurs the secondary retaining circlip may be ineffective in preventing the complete detachment of the suspension upright from the track control arm.
Replace the existing circlip with an improved design part.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING LOOM
The engine compartment wiring loom may chafe on one of the engine cooling system thermostat housing securing bolts. In the worst case circumstances this could result in a short circuit and a fire risk.
Recall affected vehicles to reposition and protect the wiring loom from chafing.
TAILBOARD LATCH CONCERN
The tailboard latch may not keep the tailboard in the closed position. This could result in the load dropping onto the highway.
Modify the tailboard latch.
THAT THE SEAT BELT STALKS WILL NOT RESIST PASSENGER ABUSE.
It has been established that the seat belt stalks may fail due to abuse by passengers.
Replace the seat belt stalks with a stronger design.
WIRING LOOM INSULATION ALSO SPLIT CHARGE RELAY CAPACITY
On some Transit Ambulance vehicles the split charge relay is insufficiently rated for its application. Additionally on these same vehicles the engine compartment wiring loom is equipped with unsatisfactory insulation.
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a new level charge relay. At the same time the engine compartment wiring loom will be inspected replaced if damaged or retaped with new level insulation tape if undamaged.
TYRE PLY RATING MAY BE INCORRECT
It is possible that 6 ply rated tyres may have been fitted instead of the 8 ply rated tyres specified.
Recall the affected vehicles to have the tyre ply ratings checked and where necessary to have correctly rated tyres fitted.
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