Scania Bus
K
12 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your K is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Scania Bus dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
12
Scania Bus K · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE GAS SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE REGULATOR IS OUT OF SPECIFICATION
R/2020/106 · 3 Apr 2020
3 Apr 2020Defect
The material composition of the gas system high pressure regulator has been found to be outside of specification.
Remedy
Check the component serial number and renew the high pressure regulator if it is in the defined batch of defective components.
Build window
Built 1 Apr 2015 – 8 Jul 2016
~6 vehicles affected
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INVOLUNTARY BRAKE APPLICATION MAY OCCUR
R/2015/203 · 23 Oct 2015
23 Oct 2015Defect
A deviation has been detected in the joint between the two halves of the spring brake chambers in the parking circuit. This may cause the two halves to separate and inadvertently apply the parking brake.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the spring chambers
Build window
Built 1 Feb 2015 – 15 Feb 2015
~21 vehicles affected
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BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2009/062 · 7 Jul 2009
7 Jul 2009Defect
It has been identified that the brake pedal mounting shaft may not be fully engaged in it's retaining nut. Should this be the case the brake pedal may become loose.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject nut replaced.
Build window
Built 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Feb 2009
~1,242 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2009/005 · 16 Feb 2009
16 Feb 2009Defect
It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 2005 – 1 Jun 2008
~53 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2009/007 · 16 Feb 2009
16 Feb 2009Defect
It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rods likewise the drag link end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end and drag link clamps checked and changed as necessary.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 2005 – 1 Jun 2008
~460 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2009/008 · 16 Feb 2009
16 Feb 2009Defect
It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2005 – 1 Jun 2008
~1,020 vehicles affected
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BATTERY CABLES COULD SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
R/2008/144 · 21 Oct 2008
21 Oct 2008Defect
It has been identified that the electrical cables adjacent to the battery have not been properly secured in their respective fuse holders. This may result in the cables working loose with the attendant risk of a short circuit and a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the cables checked for security within their fuse holders and be replaced if this is not the case.
Build window
Built 1 Dec 2007 – 22 Dec 2007
~11 vehicles affected
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EARTHING / GROUNDING CABLE CONNECTION MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
R/2008/114 · 25 Jul 2008
25 Jul 2008Defect
It has been identified that poor grounding between the engine gearbox and chassis frame has been caused by the hole for the grounding screw being too large. As a result the engine is being grounded via the steel braiding of the hydraulic hose to the gearbox oil cooler.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have an additional ground connection fitted.
Build window
Built 8 Feb 2008 – 1 Mar 2008
~149 vehicles affected
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STEERING DROPARM LOCK NUT MAY WORK LOOSE
R/2008/102 · 8 Jul 2008
8 Jul 2008Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the steering intermediate drop arm bearing circlip may be missing. Should this be the case the drop arm lock nut may become loose.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the presence of the circlip checked. If the circlip is found to be missing the bearing housing will be replaced.
Build window
Built 1 May 2007 – 30 Jun 2007
~18 vehicles affected
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ALTERNATOR BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
R/2007/136 · 9 Aug 2007
9 Aug 2007Defect
It has been identified that the bracket which carries the alternator has been constructed incorrectly. Due to this the securing bolts may become loose.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified alternator bracket.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~101 vehicles affected
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TACHOGRAPH SPEED SENSOR NOT SEALED CORRECTLY
R/2007/137 · 23 Jul 2007
23 Jul 2007Defect
It has been identified that the speed sensor on the gearbox is not correctly sealed.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the sensor sealed correctly and the tachograph re-calibrated.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~7 vehicles affected
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STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2006/208 · 23 Nov 2006
23 Nov 2006Defect
The bolt securing the steering shaft to the upper steering column may become loose
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check that the securing bolt is firmly located and correctly torqued. If found loose fit new bolt and tighten to the correct torque.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~96 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Scania Bus dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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