Tgl

All recall notices.

1. 8881TR TGL TGM TGS TGX . Inspect installation of universal joint of steering drive shaft

   R/2025/225 · 16 Jul 2025

   16 Jul 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the universal steering joint may not be fully located onto the steering shaft.

   Remedy

   Affected vehicles will be checked. Damaged components will be replaced if necessary and the steering shaft correctly installed.

   Build window

   Built 11 Sep 2023 – 9 Jan 2025

   ~132 vehicles affected

2. TGL TGM TGS TGX: The 24V sockets in the instrument panel can overheat.

   R/2024/303 · 19 Aug 2024

   19 Aug 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles an incorrect build-up of heat in the 24-volt socket installed in the instrument panel may be produced. This may result in functional impairments and damage due to heat development resulting in a fire.

   Remedy

   Check and replace the 24-volt socket.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jul 2017 – 1 Jul 2023

   ~87 vehicles affected

3. FUEL HEATER MIGHT FAIL BECAUSE OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY HEAT TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

   R/2021/443 · 19 Jan 2022

   19 Jan 2022

   Defect

   The fuel heater may fail due to a cable damaged by heat at the electrical connection of the fuel filter heater.

   Remedy

   Fit heat protection sleeve over fuel heater electrical connector and wiring.

   Build window

   Built 31 Mar 2017 – 7 May 2021

   ~8,878 vehicles affected

4. RISK OF FIRE

   R/2015/198 · 8 Feb 2016

   8 Feb 2016

   Defect

   The fuel pre-filter heating may fail because of damage caused by scorching on the relay and its electrical connection. In extreme cases a fire could be possible.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the relay for the fuel pre-filter heating. Where necessary replace the relay. The relay will only be re-sited if it is replaced. In all cases the protective sleeve must be fitted to the relay and wiring.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~7,323 vehicles affected

5. FRONT AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE

   R/2013/141 · 29 Nov 2013

   29 Nov 2013

   Defect

   It is possible that the front axle spring U bolt nuts may crack. If this occurs then this could in extreme cases result in the driver loosing control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective components.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~392 vehicles affected

6. CONTROL OF VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2013/041 · 3 Apr 2013

   3 Apr 2013

   Defect

   It has been established that the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) can malfunction which in extreme cases can cause a loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and disable the ESP system until a permanent fix is found.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~12 vehicles affected

7. UNINTENTIONAL OPENING OF REAR DOOR

   R/2011/112 · 19 Oct 2011

   19 Oct 2011

   Defect

   If the lock operating mechanism is forced passed the unlocked position it is possible that the door could inadvertently open without the operation of the door handle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and replace the lock operating mechanism in the door.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~263 vehicles affected

8. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD BE LOST

   R/2010/065 · 9 Jun 2010

   9 Jun 2010

   Defect

   The steering column propshaft coupling may be connected too far beyond the toothing/splined section of the steering gear shaft. If ignored this has the potential to affect the directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and check for misalignment. If found replace steering shaft and check for damage on the steering gear shaft. Replace if damaged.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~4 vehicles affected

9. PROTENTIAL FOR STEERING TO FAIL.

   R/2009/012 · 29 Jan 2009

   29 Jan 2009

   Defect

   The steering direction control could be affected by excessive tolerance in the steering drag link ball joint. If ignored this could lead to steering failure.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering drag link.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~7 vehicles affected

10. REAR AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE

    R/2008/140 · 7 Nov 2008

    7 Nov 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that the rear axle U bolts have been subject to failure when the vehicle is fitted with high load shock absorbers. Should U bolt failure occur the rear axle may become insecure.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject shock absorbers replaced.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~31 vehicles affected

11. REAR SEATBELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY

    R/2008/012 · 17 Dec 2007

    17 Dec 2007

    Defect

    The rear seat belts and lock mechanisms are not compatible and may not lock correctly

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles replace seat belts and brackets and rework cladding elements at seat belts.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~63 vehicles affected

12. STEERING MAY FAIL

    R/2008/005 · 1 Nov 2007

    1 Nov 2007

    Defect

    The steering upper universal joint may be incorrectly located and secured on the shaft. Steering control may be affected.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehiclescheck if joint located correctly if not reposition and fit and correctly torque new securing bolt.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2 vehicles affected

13. STEERING MAY FAIL

    R/2007/124 · 16 Jul 2007

    16 Jul 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that some MAN TGL vehicles may have a problem with the steering shaft universal joint which may have been inserted too far over the teeth of the steering transmission shaft. This could result in the teeth failing to be adequately engaged with the consequence if ignored that the steering could fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the connection between the steering shafts checked. The components will be replaced if they show signs of damage.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~34 vehicles affected

14. BRAKES MAY FAIL

    R/2006/134 · 10 Aug 2006

    10 Aug 2006

    Defect

    It has been identified that the fastening of the brake calipers on the rear axle may work loose as the result of the bolts not having been tightened to the correct torque. If this situation is allowed to continue the potential exists for the brakes on the affected axle to fail.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked by the appliance of a test torque.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~192 vehicles affected

15. STEERING MAY FAIL

    R/2006/094 · 2 Jun 2006

    2 Jun 2006

    Defect

    It has been identified that the connection between the steering shaft and the fork on the steering propshaft may work loose. This if ignored has the potential to cause the steering to fail.

    Remedy

    Subject vehicle will have the steering shafts checked and replaced as necessary.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2004 – 17 May 2006

    ~1,638 vehicles affected