4 Series

All recall notices.

1. CRACKING OF POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET

   R/2004/209 · 1 Dec 2004

   1 Dec 2004

   Defect

   The bracket which mounts the steering hydraulic ram to the chassis is a casting manufactured from an incorrect material. The bracket is too brittle and therefore proven to developing cracks which can give rise to steering difficulties.

   Remedy

   Brackets on recalled vehicles will be checked for the serial number 3431/31 which indicates that the bracket has been made from the wrong material. If this is the case the bracket will be changed.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~137 vehicles affected

2. POSSIBILITY THAT RUBBISH MIGHT ENTER THE AIR INTAKE AND REDUCE CAPACITY

   R/2004/091 · 25 May 2004

   25 May 2004

   Defect

   The possibility exists that debris might enter the engine air intake thus reducing it's capacity

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a protective mesh to the air intake.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~243 vehicles affected

3. POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE

   R/2002/042 · 14 Mar 2002

   14 Mar 2002

   Defect

   The steel ball in ports 1 and 2 of the air brake system interlock valve may come loose and cause the parking brake to self apply.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified interlock valve.

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   Built 1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 2001

   ~21 vehicles affected

4. SPRING BRAKE CYLINDER MAY LEAK AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO APPLY

   R/2001/033 · 28 Feb 2001

   28 Feb 2001

   Defect

   Air may leak from the parking brake chamber due to a faulty seal causing the parking brake to apply.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace brake chambers if bearing Code Number 99424 or 99425.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~165 vehicles affected

5. FUEL TANK PIPE UNION MAY DETACH

   R/2000/123 · 18 Oct 2000

   18 Oct 2000

   Defect

   Instances have occurred where the fuel pipe bayonet connection in the nearside tank on vehicles fitted with twin tanks has dislodged causing a discharge of fuel onto the road.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified fuel pipe connector.

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   Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1999

   ~4,126 vehicles affected

6. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER MAY BECOME DETACHED

   R/2000/067 · 1 Apr 2000

   1 Apr 2000

   Defect

   The spare wheel carrier fixing bolts may become loose which may result in the spare wheel carrier becoming detached.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and retorque and/or replace fixing bolts.

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   Affected build dates not specified

   ~37 vehicles affected

7. POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

   R/1998/064 · 20 Oct 1998

   20 Oct 1998

   Defect

   Refrigerant may leak from air conditioning system into the atmosphere due to a poor fitting pipe clip.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and examine the security of the air conditioning unit pipes fixings. Rectify where found necessary.

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   Built 1 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1997

   ~349 vehicles affected

8. POTENTIAL FAILURE OF STEERING COLUMN SHAFT CONNECTION

   R/1998/100 · 10 Oct 1998

   10 Oct 1998

   Defect

   The clamping bolt connecting the upper steering column to the lower steering column might not have the correct clamping force due to the incorrect machining of the shaft clearance hole. In extreme circumstances this could result in disconnection of the shaft and loss of steering control.

   Remedy

   Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace any defective shafts with quality assured units.

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   Built 1 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1998

   ~71 vehicles affected

9. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM PROTECTION VALVE

   R/1998/099 · 10 Oct 1998

   10 Oct 1998

   Defect

   4-Way Circuit Protection Valves have not been cleaned thoroughly during manufacturer. Affected vehicles could suffer a malfunction of the valve if there is a loss of air pressure in any of its circuits.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace the circuit protection valve with a quality assured unit.

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   Built 1 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1998

   ~550 vehicles affected

10. POSSIBLE DEFLATION OF TYRES

    R/1998/063 · 1 Aug 1998

    1 Aug 1998

    Defect

    Incorrect manufacture of threads on the Schrader valve fitted to Michelin disc brake rims causing possible deflation of the tyres.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement valves.

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    Built 1 Jun 1998 – 30 Jul 1998

    ~101 vehicles affected

11. POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING

    R/1998/062 · 29 Jul 1998

    29 Jul 1998

    Defect

    Fifth wheel trailer coupling may detach from slider mechanism and result in the separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional cross member at the rear of the fifth wheel.

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    Built 1 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1998

    ~230 vehicles affected

12. POSSIBLE DEFECT IN SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

    R/1998/061 · 20 Jul 1998

    20 Jul 1998

    Defect

    Possible defect in seat belt retractor mechanism may result in the wearer not being restrained in an accident.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles examine all seat belts for being within the affected range fit quality assured replacements where necessary.

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    Built 1 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1997

    ~1,896 vehicles affected

13. BURNING OF TRAILER BRAKE HOSES

    R/1997/057 · 20 Aug 1997

    20 Aug 1997

    Defect

    Exhaust air from the cab heater may cause burning of the trailer brake hoses.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a plate to the cab rear wall which will protect the brake hoses from the heater exhaust air.

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    Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1997

    ~1,622 vehicles affected

14. POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF AIR DEFLECTOR

    R/1997/045 · 29 May 1997

    29 May 1997

    Defect

    Cracked end pieces for the roof rail may allow the roof mounted air deflector to come adrift.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the roof rail inspected for signs of cracking. Where no cracks are present the fixing will be reinforced by the fitment of extra washers. Where roof rails are found to be cracked they will be replaced and s

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    Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~152 vehicles affected

15. TORQUE OF DRAGLINK CLAMP

    R/1997/044 · 14 May 1997

    14 May 1997

    Defect

    A draglink clamp bolt may not have been tightened to the full torque requirement at assembly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the clamp torque checked and tightened where required.

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    Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~283 vehicles affected

16. POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE SILENCER SEAM

    R/1992/008 · 31 Jan 1992

    31 Jan 1992

    Defect

    It is possible that exhaust gas escaping from a defective silencer seam may melt an adjacent plastic brake pipe and cause inadvertent application of the spring brakes.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of the silencer seams or replacement with a silencer incorporating superior re-inforcing on both seams.

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    Built 1 Jan 1991 – 31 Dec 1992

    ~2,225 vehicles affected