P Series

All recall notices.

1. WHEEL MAY FRACTURE

   R/2017/330 · 6 Dec 2017

   6 Dec 2017

   Defect

   Due to a deviation in the production process the wheel may crack and possibly fracture between the ventilation holes of the rim.

   Remedy

   On affected vehciles replace wheels.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~8 vehicles affected

2. DEVIATION IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE

   R/2017/308 · 17 Nov 2017

   17 Nov 2017

   Defect

   The engine control unit may not have the correct software. This may affect power and emissions outputs.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles update the control unit with the correct software.

   Build window

   Built 22 Sep 2017 – 22 Oct 2017

   ~214 vehicles affected

3. STEERING COLUMN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURED

   R/2017/175 · 5 Jun 2017

   5 Jun 2017

   Defect

   Securing nuts at one of the upper steering column attachments may be issing or loose. Also the universal joint cross screw joint in the upper steering column must be checked

   Remedy

   Check nuts are fitted and tightened to the correct tightening torque. Also check the vertical steering column is fitted correctly in the upper steering column universal joint cross rectifying where necessary.

   Build window

   Built 15 Nov 2016 – 15 Apr 2017

   ~443 vehicles affected

4. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

   R/2016/128 · 13 Jun 2016

   13 Jun 2016

   Defect

   The drag link may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. There may be clearance between the draglink nut and the draglink arm which could potentially result in loss of steering control.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for clearance between the nut and the draglink arm. If there is a gap the draglink arm must be renewed.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2016 – 1 Mar 2016

   ~472 vehicles affected

5. DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST MAY DETACH FROM SEAT BASE

   R/2016/049 · 21 Mar 2016

   21 Mar 2016

   Defect

   Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the back rest on the driver's seat may have a lower durability than designed. This may cause it to come loose or detach.

   Remedy

   On affected models with a Premium driver's seat replace the seat back rest.

   Build window

   Built 15 Jul 2015

   ~12 vehicles affected

6. SAFETY BELT ANCHOR POINT MAY FAIL

   R/2015/262 · 5 Jan 2016

   5 Jan 2016

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the bolts retaining wall mounted seat belts and grab handles may not conform to specifications. These bolts could become loose and affect the security of the seat belt and grab handle.

   Remedy

   Renew the retaining bolts for the seat belts and grab handles.

   Build window

   Built 8 Aug 2015 – 22 Aug 2015

   ~294 vehicles affected

7. POTENTIAL OF SMOKE AND NON START

   R/2015/012 · 28 Jan 2015

   28 Jan 2015

   Defect

   The wiring connectors in the main junction box located in the engine compartment may not have been torqued correctly. This could lead to loose connections initially causing smoke being emitted and if ignored the vehicle not starting.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check whether the torque for the electrical connections are to specification. Where necessary adjust the torque to specification.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2014 – 30 Nov 2014

   ~89 vehicles affected

8. BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE LOST

   R/2013/105 · 20 Sep 2013

   20 Sep 2013

   Defect

   It is possible that some brake hoses within the brake system may have been manufactured without the crimping of the clamping sleeve. This could result in the detachment of a hose from its connection. If this occurred then it could result in the braking efficiency being lost from a wheel station or the application of the parking brake. In extreme cases this could affect the directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicle to check and if required replace the brake hoses with a quality assured hose.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jul 2013 – 15 Aug 2013

   ~303 vehicles affected

9. DIRECTIONAL STABILITY & CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2013/036 · 18 Mar 2013

   18 Mar 2013

   Defect

   It has been identified that the torque of the anti-roll bar may not be to specification. This could result in the securing screws/bolts failing allowing anti-roll bar to become insecure and affect the stability or directional control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles to check and if require re-torque the mounting screws/bolts.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 2012 – 15 Feb 2013

   ~29 vehicles affected

10. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

    R/2008/198 · 16 Feb 2009

    16 Feb 2009

    Defect

    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

    ~12,772 vehicles affected

11. AXLE MAY BECOME INSECURE

    R/2008/185 · 10 Dec 2008

    10 Dec 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production the U bolt nuts on all axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the U bolt nuts checked for correct torque. The U bolts will be changed if any of the nuts are found to be loose.

    Build window

    Built 22 Aug 2007 – 15 Apr 2008

    ~7 vehicles affected

12. EBS MAY FAIL

    R/2008/101 · 8 Jul 2008

    8 Jul 2008

    Defect

    There have been instances where the Electronic Brake System Module has stopped working leaving only the normal braking system.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Brake System Module with a quality assured unit.

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 2007 – 30 Jun 2008

    ~55 vehicles affected

13. STEERING JOINT BOLT MAY FAIL

    R/2007/139 · 9 Aug 2007

    9 Aug 2007

    Defect

    The nut and bolt that clamp the track rod end to the track rod may be defective resulting in the clamping force applied being insufficient.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the nuts and bolts for the track rod end clamp.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~3,358 vehicles affected

14. CAB KITCHENETTE FUSES HAVE BEEN MARKED INCORRECTLY

    R/2005/113 · 13 Jul 2005

    13 Jul 2005

    Defect

    The fuses for the kitchenette are incorrectly labelled which could lead to wrong size fuse being fitted.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an amended sticker over the existing incorrect sticker.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~376 vehicles affected

15. CAB CONNECTION RAIL MAY NEED TO BE RETORQUED OR REPLACED.

    R/2005/074 · 27 May 2005

    27 May 2005

    Defect

    The mounting rail which connects the 24 volt positive supply between the chassis and the cab may be under torqued.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and re-torque the mounting rail. If found to be necessary the connection panel will also be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2004 – 27 May 2005

    ~1,293 vehicles affected