Cargo Series

All recall notices.

1. ENGINE COULD BE STARTED FROM CHASSIS CONTROL WITH CAB TILTED AND TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE

   R/2004/027 · 23 Feb 2004

   23 Feb 2004

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the engine could be started from the chassis control with the cab tilted and the transmission in drive

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and fit start inhibitor cable

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   Built 5 Nov 2002 – 9 Sep 2003

   ~4 vehicles affected

2. POSSIBLE DISCONNECTION OF THE SPRING PARKING BRAKE AIR PIPE.

   R/2003/009 · 28 Feb 2003

   28 Feb 2003

   Defect

   The air pipe connection between the spring brake cylinder on the rear axle and the chassis may not have been fully tightened. This may cause the brakes to drag and overheat or lock on whilst the vehicle is in motion.

   Remedy

   Check the security of the parking brake air pipe connections and tighten where necessary

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   Built 1 Feb 2000 – 28 Feb 2002

   ~146 vehicles affected

3. (1) FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID (2) COLD START SYSTEM WIRING MAY OVERHEAT

   R/2003/011 · 9 Jan 2003

   9 Jan 2003

   Defect

   (1) Front brake flexible hoses are not to the specification consequently they may leak hydraulic fluid. (2) Engine cold start system wiring may overheat with a consequential fire risk.

   Remedy

   (1) Fit new front brake hoses. (2) Modify the cold start system control.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~558 vehicles affected

4. ENGINE COLD START SYSTEM WIRING MAY OVERHEAT.

   R/2003/010 · 9 Jan 2003

   9 Jan 2003

   Defect

   The engine cold start system wiring may overheat resulting in a fire risk.

   Remedy

   Modify the cold start system control.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~5,376 vehicles affected

5. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO TYRE DURING ASSEMBLY

   R/1995/058 · 3 Oct 1995

   3 Oct 1995

   Defect

   The tyres on the affected vehicles may fail as a result of damage sustained when being fitted to the road wheels.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the subject tyres.

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   Built 1 Jan 1993 – 31 Dec 1994

   ~426 vehicles affected

6. WHEEL NUT SPIGOT WASHERS MAY CRACK.

   R/1994/081 · 23 Jan 1995

   23 Jan 1995

   Defect

   The integral washer on the wheel retaining nuts may crack at maximum torque. The subject nuts have all been supplied by one of two manufacturers.

   Remedy

   All potentially affected vehicles will be recalled. Those identified as having the subject wheel nuts will have the nuts replaced with quality assured versions.

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   Built 1 Jan 1992 – 30 Apr 1994

   ~1,688 vehicles affected

7. SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE

   R/1994/044 · 27 Oct 1994

   27 Oct 1994

   Defect

   The service brake foot control valve may be defective. This could result in the loss of both braking circuits.

   Remedy

   Recall the defective vehicles to check the subject valve. Defective valves will be replaced with a new unit.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~44 vehicles affected

8. POSSIBLE INADVERTENT OPERATION OF DRIVERS SEAT

   R/1992/068 · 13 Jan 1993

   13 Jan 1993

   Defect

   Air suspension driver's seat may inadvertently operate incorrectly positioning the driver in relation to the vehicle controls.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles to change the control system on the drivers seat.

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   Built 1 Jun 1991 – 30 Jul 1992

   ~154 vehicles affected

9. POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF AIR TANK MOUNTING BRACKET

   R/1992/046 · 31 Aug 1992

   31 Aug 1992

   Defect

   The air tank mounting brackets may fracture resulting in insecurity of the air tanks.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original air tank mounting brackets with modified examples.

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   Built 1 Jun 1991 – 31 Dec 1991

   ~912 vehicles affected

10. POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING ARM FIXING BOLTS

    R/1992/025 · 13 Apr 1992

    13 Apr 1992

    Defect

    The bolts securing the steering arms to the stub axles may not have been sufficiently torqued at initial assembly. Should these bolts loosen this could lead to eventual loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering arm fixing bolts. Where this is found to be insufficient the bolts will be inspected and if necessary renewed.

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    Built 1 Jun 1991 – 28 Feb 1992

    ~735 vehicles affected