Elite

All recall notices.

1. Replace the Front suspension air bag castings

   R/2023/248 · 24 Aug 2023

   24 Aug 2023

   Defect

   On affected vehicles there is a possibility the front suspension castings could fail.

   Remedy

   Replace the front suspension castings

   Build window

   Built 6 Jul 2022 – 30 Nov 2022

   ~228 vehicles affected

2. There is a possibility that number one air tank mounting bracket could fail.

   R/2023/180 · 20 Jul 2023

   20 Jul 2023

   Defect

   There is a possibility that number one air tank mounting bracket could fail.

   Remedy

   Replace the existing air tank brackets with a new designed bracket on specific vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 1 May 2022 – 31 Jul 2023

   ~906 vehicles affected

3. A Degrade of emissions control component may occur

   R/2022/349 · 8 Dec 2022

   8 Dec 2022

   Defect

   A degrade of emissions control components may occur.

   Remedy

   Trucks are monitored via software. If degradation is found then replacement of the silencer is required.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~374 vehicles affected

4. THERE IS POTENTIALLY A MISMATCH OF SPLINES BETWEEN A JOINT AND THE SHAFT ON THE STEERING COLUMN.

   R/2022/220 · 21 Jul 2022

   21 Jul 2022

   Defect

   There is potentially a mismatch of splines between a joint and the shaft on the steering column.

   Remedy

   Inspect the joint and check it is stamped with correct reference number and contact replace if needed.

   Build window

   Built 8 Dec 2015 – 3 Dec 2019

   ~1,362 vehicles affected

5. WHEEL MAY BREAK

   R/2012/084 · 18 Jun 2012

   18 Jun 2012

   Defect

   Wheel knave may break away from the outer ring due to poor weld penetration. This could lead to the wheel breaking and could cause damage to vehicle.

   Remedy

   Replace wheels.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~58 vehicles affected

6. FRONT HUB CASTING MAY FAIL IN AREA OF WHEEL BOLTS.

   R/2003/190 · 23 Dec 2003

   23 Dec 2003

   Defect

   The front hub outer ring portion that houses the wheel bolts may break away from the inner nave portion fastened to the stub axle. In the worst case this would lead to detachment of the wheel.

   Remedy

   Inspect vehicles in the affected range and replace any defective hubs found.

   Build window

   Built 1 May 2003 – 30 Nov 2003

   ~370 vehicles affected

7. POWER STEERING PUMP FILTER

   R/2003/142 · 15 Aug 2003

   15 Aug 2003

   Defect

   Possibility of momentary loss of power from Power Steering hydraulic pump unit.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and fit additional filter to pump suction line.

   Build window

   Built 1 Sep 2001 – 31 Jul 2003

   ~1,000 vehicles affected

8. STEERING RELAY LEVER BRACKET

   R/2001/135 · 14 Oct 2001

   14 Oct 2001

   Defect

   The second steer axle relay lever pivot bracket may crack. Complete failure of the bracket could impair the directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Fit a modified relay lever bracket.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 2001

   ~133 vehicles affected

9. POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

   R/1997/032 · 8 Apr 1997

   8 Apr 1997

   Defect

   The left hand lower noise shield may contact the vehicle silencer and cause heat damage to the shield. Whilst the shield is constructed of and supported by self extinguishing material trapped / collected debris or refuse in the area of the shield

   Remedy

   Dennis Eagle have written to operators of all affected vehicles advising them to remove the heat shield with immediate effect and to report back to the manufacturer that this has been done.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1997

   ~610 vehicles affected

10. POSSIBLE AXLE MISALIGNMENT

    R/1996/102 · 7 Nov 1996

    7 Nov 1996

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the drive axle and/or the link steer axle U bolts nuts were not fully torqued during build. This may result in misalignment of the axles.

    Remedy

    Dennis Eagle have contacted the operators of all the vehicles concerned both by telephone and in writing advising them to check and retorque the subject bolts immediately notifying the manufacturer in writing when this action has been completed.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1994 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~112 vehicles affected

11. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF HANDBRAKE CONTROL VALVE

    R/1995/014 · 28 Apr 1995

    28 Apr 1995

    Defect

    The Knorr - Bremse handbrake control valve may have suffered premature wear. This could allow the vehicle to roll away whilst parked.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles to have the control valve internal mechanism examined for compliance with the valve manufacturers standards. Any valve which does not conform to these standards will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1991 – 28 Feb 1995

    ~897 vehicles affected