Eurotech

All recall notices.

1. POSSIBILITY THAT CONTAMINATED AIR CAN BE DRAWN INTO INTAKE SYSTEM

   R/2004/200 · 1 Mar 2005

   1 Mar 2005

   Defect

   There is a possibility that contaminated air maybe drawn into the engine air intake system (eg Cigarette ends)

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and fit a protective grille over the air intake pipe

   Build window

   Built 22 Apr 1998 – 3 Jul 2003

   ~1,747 vehicles affected

2. INSECURITY OF CAB TOP AND SIDE SPOILER BRACKET

   R/2003/036 · 2 Jun 2003

   2 Jun 2003

   Defect

   It is possible that the cab top and side spoiler brackets may not be securely bonded (glued) to the cab structure.

   Remedy

   Check the glued mountings on the top and side spoiler with a spring balance to 40-50 kg. If the bond fails reglue the brackets as per the manufacturer's instructions.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~3 vehicles affected

3. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MAY BE INCORRECT LENGTH

   R/2003/033 · 1 May 2003

   1 May 2003

   Defect

   An incorrect length steering column shaft may have been fitted during manufacture.

   Remedy

   Check the length of the column shaft and replace where necessary.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~8 vehicles affected

4. FRONT BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED

   R/2003/032 · 1 May 2003

   1 May 2003

   Defect

   Front brake hoses may have been incorrectly fitted. This could result in an air leak when the footbrake is applied.

   Remedy

   Check brake hose connections for tightness and leaks. Rectify where necessary.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~8 vehicles affected

5. POSSIBILE AIR LOSS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM

   R/2003/154 · 27 Jan 2003

   27 Jan 2003

   Defect

   There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve].

   Remedy

   To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted.

   Build window

   Built 17 Apr 1998 – 27 Jun 2002

   ~1,872 vehicles affected

6. REAR BRAKE CALIPER FASTENERS

   R/2001/049 · 30 May 2001

   30 May 2001

   Defect

   The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may have been under torqued.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and check the tightness of the relevant bolts. Renew any bolts found to be under torqued.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2000 – 31 May 2000

   ~33 vehicles affected

7. POSSIBLE IMBALANACE IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY

   R/2000/060 · 25 Apr 2000

   25 Apr 2000

   Defect

   There is a possibility that a braking imbalance may occur due to the fitment of an incorrect sized brake cylinder.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles to check and replace if required a brake cylinder.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 2000

   ~144 vehicles affected

8. DRIVERS CAB MAY COLLAPSE WHEN TILTED

   R/2000/061 · 1 Apr 2000

   1 Apr 2000

   Defect

   The drivers cab tilt cylinder support bracket may fail resulting in the cab collapsing when tilted.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace the support bracket with a modified type.

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   Built 1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 2000

   ~21 vehicles affected

9. REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK

   R/1999/067 · 1 Sep 1999

   1 Sep 1999

   Defect

   Operation of automatic engine brake switch may cause the rear wheels to lock on unladen vehicles not fitted with ABS.

   Remedy

   Recall potentially affected vehicles and remove the automatic engine braking control switch.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 1998 – 30 Jun 1999

   ~6 vehicles affected

10. LEAKAGE AT REAR AXLE HOSE CONNECTIONS

    R/1998/012 · 20 Mar 1998

    20 Mar 1998

    Defect

    Some models fitted with pneumatic suspension are equipped with rotatable connectors on the rear axle brake hose connections. These connectors may leak with an adverse effect on braking performance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the connector type fitted and where necessary revise to non-rotatable connectors

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    Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Jan 1996

    ~1,370 vehicles affected

11. POSSIBLE INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

    R/1997/087 · 12 Feb 1998

    12 Feb 1998

    Defect

    A steel ball used to seal an aperture in the parking brake control valve may become displaced and could result in inadvertent application of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to be inspected for the make of parking brake valve fitted. A securing clamp will be fitted to all the affected units to prevent displacement of the ball.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~4,332 vehicles affected

12. DURABILITY OF STEERING REVERSING LEVERS

    R/1994/079 · 3 Feb 1995

    3 Feb 1995

    Defect

    It has been decided to reinforce the steering linkage reversing levers to enhance long term durability.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original steering levers with reinforced examples.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1993 – 31 Mar 1994

    ~304 vehicles affected

13. 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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~44 vehicles affected

14. POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF FUEL

    R/1993/071 · 4 Jan 1994

    4 Jan 1994

    Defect

    Possible leakage of fuel on the low pressure side of the system.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles examine and rectify any sources of fuel leakage and modify two connections within the system by the fitment of revised connectors.

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    Built 1 Nov 1992 – 31 Oct 1993

    ~817 vehicles affected