Strato

All recall notices.

1. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

   R/2000/118 · 15 Jan 2001

   15 Jan 2001

   Defect

   The lower steering column shaft may be too short and in a worst case separate from the steering box input shaft.

   Remedy

   Recall potentially affected vehicles measure the length of the lower steering column shaft and replace where necessary.

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   Built 15 Aug 1995 – 17 Jul 2000

   ~55 vehicles affected

2. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

   R/1996/054 · 29 Jul 1996

   29 Jul 1996

   Defect

   The steering box extension may have been omitted during build. In consequence the steering shaft could pull off the steering box when the cab is tilted resulting in loss of steering.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and where required fit the extension to the steering box. At the same time new clamp bolts and nuts will be fitted to the steering shaft assemblies.

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   Built 1 Aug 1994 – 31 Mar 1996

   ~179 vehicles affected

3. FOUL CONDITION BETWEEN STARTER SOLENOID AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP

   R/1996/005 · 9 Apr 1996

   9 Apr 1996

   Defect

   It is possible that a terminal on the starter solenoid may foul on the fuel injection pump causing a short circuit and a potential risk of fire.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and reposition/rotate the starter solenoid on the engine mounting bracket to effect a non foul condition.

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   Built 1 Nov 1993 – 31 Jan 1995

   ~491 vehicles affected

4. UNSCHEDULED BRAKE APPLICATION

   R/1994/033 · 10 Feb 1995

   10 Feb 1995

   Defect

   Some braking system air pipes are routed in close proximity to the exhaust system tail pipe. In consequence heat radiation from the exhaust can cause pipe failure and unscheduled application of the spring brakes.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and modify the air pipe securing arrangement to provide additional clearance between the pipes and the exhaust system.

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   Built 1 Dec 1993 – 28 Feb 1994

   ~70 vehicles affected

5. STEERING COLUMN FIXING BOLT OF INCORRECT SPECIFICATION

   R/1994/011 · 23 Sep 1994

   23 Sep 1994

   Defect

   The fixing nut and bolt which secures the steering column to the steering box is not to the correct specification.

   Remedy

   All subject vehicles to have the fixing nut and bolt replaced with quality assured items.

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   Built 1 Aug 1992 – 31 Dec 1993

   ~279 vehicles affected

6. SEIZURE OF STEERING COLUMN COUPLING SLIDING SPLINE

   R/1993/041 · 8 Dec 1993

   8 Dec 1993

   Defect

   The steering column sliding connection may seize on its lower splines. This can cause vertical loading on the clamping bolts and eventually lead to steering failure.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering column lower sliding shaft with a sealed for life version. The clamp bolts will also be renewed.

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   Built 1 Jan 1988 – 31 Dec 1993

   ~2,814 vehicles affected

7. CHASSIS JUNCTION BOX WIRING

   R/1993/022 · 3 Dec 1993

   3 Dec 1993

   Defect

   Some vehicles have been fitted with chassis junction box connector blocks which are not to the manufacturer's specification. This can result in overloading of the negative link wires and loss of the negative circuit.

   Remedy

   Recall and examine all potentially affected vehicles to establish if they have been fitted with the incorrect connector blocks. Where identified these blocks will be replaced with quality assured versions.

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   Built 1 Jul 1990 – 31 Oct 1992

   ~854 vehicles affected

8. DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN BRAKING SYSTEM PIPE FITTINGS

   R/1993/023 · 27 Nov 1993

   27 Nov 1993

   Defect

   There is a possibility that certain of the push in pipe connections on the braking system may detach resulting in unscheduled application of the brakes.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the appropriate fittings with compression joints.

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   Built 1 Sep 1988 – 30 Sep 1989

   ~71 vehicles affected

9. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF DRIVING SEAT

   R/1993/037 · 12 Aug 1993

   12 Aug 1993

   Defect

   The air suspended/air operated driving seat may rise to its full height limit and remain in that position regardless of prior adjustment.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles and modify the driving seat internal valve assembly to eliminate the possibility of the seat inadvertently rising.

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   Built 1 Oct 1992 – 31 Mar 1993

   ~88 vehicles affected

10. POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET

    R/1993/021 · 5 May 1993

    5 May 1993

    Defect

    The spot weld on the steering gear mounting bracket may prevent the flanged nuts on the bolts securing the bracket to the chassis frame from seating correctly. This could result in the bracket working loose from the chassis frame with an adverse affect

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and substitute Hex Clevelok nuts for the original flanged examples.

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    Built 17 Aug 1992 – 11 Jan 1993

    ~78 vehicles affected