Various

All recall notices.

1. BRAKES MAY ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING

   R/2015/089 · 6 May 2015

   6 May 2015

   Defect

   It has been identified that the software on vehicles equipped with Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) system has an error in its programming. This could cause the AEB system to incorrectly registered a collision risk with a stationary object and brake the vehicle to avoid a collision. This could result in the drive loosing control or an emergency braking situation without the drivers knowledge.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and upload new software to the AEB system.

   Build window

   Built 22 Mar 2014 – 15 Apr 2015

   ~139 vehicles affected

2. TYRE TREAD MAY SEPARATE

   RTW/2014/003 · 28 Nov 2014

   28 Nov 2014

   Defect

   The tyre tread may detach and adversely affect the control of the vehicle. The separated tread could also adversely affect other road users.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to have tyres from the affected batches. All tyres fitted to the vehicle are to be checked including the spare. The tyres that are in the affected batches are to be changed out.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2012 – 24 Nov 2014

   ~259 vehicles affected

3. BRAKE PEDAL FOOT PLATE MAY DETACH

   R/2010/100 · 29 Jul 2010

   29 Jul 2010

   Defect

   The brake and clutch pedal foot plates may detach due to deficient quality of welding that holds them to the brake pedal lever. This could cause the foot to fall off either control and cause an incident.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the welding brake foot plate to brake lever and where necessary fit new brake and/or clutch pedal assemblies.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,099 vehicles affected

4. FIFTH WHEEL AND REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS COULD BE COMPROMISED

   R/2010/097 · 29 Jul 2010

   29 Jul 2010

   Defect

   There have been instances where the M20 screws securing the spring brackets for the driven and tag axles and fifth wheel brackets have not been tightened to the correct torque. This condition if not attended to could lead to the loss of the trailer or loss of directional control.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary tighten the M20 and M14 bolts to the correct torque.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 2008 – 8 Mar 2010

   ~200 vehicles affected

5. FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE MAY DETACH

   R/2010/098 · 26 Jul 2010

   26 Jul 2010

   Defect

   The fifth wheel mounting plate may become loose or in the worst case fall off as a result of the mounting bolts being inadequate.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fifth wheel mounting plate screws with longer higher strength screws spacing sleeves and lock nuts.

   Build window

   Built 22 Feb 2009 – 8 Jun 2010

   ~227 vehicles affected

6. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2007/081 · 5 May 2007

   5 May 2007

   Defect

   The mounting rail which connects the 24v supply between chassis and cab may be incorrectly torqued and heat may build up

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the torque checked on the nuts which secure the connection rail.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,293 vehicles affected

7. TRACK ROD BALL JOINT CLAMP BOLT MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE

   R/2007/016 · 17 Jan 2007

   17 Jan 2007

   Defect

   It has been identified that the torque setting of the track rod ball joint clamp bolts may be insufficient.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the clamp bolts checked and re-torqued as necessary.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~113 vehicles affected

8. HUB COVERS MAY WORK LOOSE

   R/2005/099 · 30 Jun 2005

   30 Jun 2005

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the hub covers on front and tag axles could work loose.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new hub covers.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~239 vehicles affected

9. STEERING DRAGLINK ARM MAY CONTACT FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET

   R/2005/098 · 30 Jun 2005

   30 Jun 2005

   Defect

   The steering draglink may come into contact with the fifth wheel mounting bracket.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have one corner of the mounting bracket removed.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~60 vehicles affected

10. WHEEL BEARINGS MAY SEIZE

    R/2005/052 · 12 Apr 2005

    12 Apr 2005

    Defect

    The seals of the inner rear wheel bearings may be defective and could fail causing loss of lubricant and overheating of the bearing causing it to seize.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the inner rear wheel bearings and seals changed as a precautionary measure.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~466 vehicles affected

11. WHEEL BEARINGS MAY FAIL

    R/2004/126 · 21 Jul 2004

    21 Jul 2004

    Defect

    Due to defective inner hub seals the wheel bearings may fail

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace wheel bearings and spacing rings.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Jul 2002

    ~68 vehicles affected

12. PARKING BRAKE MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY

    R/2004/060 · 14 Mar 2004

    14 Mar 2004

    Defect

    The plastic pipe where the union on the relay valve for the parking brake is located can loosen and lead to involuntary application of the brakes

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles inspect the relevant plastic pipes and replace the insert connection if faulty

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~36 vehicles affected

13. DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE REAR AXLES MAY AFFECT HUB SEALS

    R/2004/059 · 12 Jan 2004

    12 Jan 2004

    Defect

    Accumulation of road dirt in the vicinity of the hub seal

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a protective plate to protect from major dirt accumulation.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~4,598 vehicles affected

14. POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING

    R/2004/054 · 15 Sep 2003

    15 Sep 2003

    Defect

    Premature failure of rear wheel bearings caused by dirt and water penetration due to a defective inner seal

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the bearings and seals of both rear hubs.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~285 vehicles affected