DAF 95 Series recalls

The bearings which locate the support for the telescoping adjustment of the steering column may become displaced with possible loss of steering control if a securing clip is not fitted correctly.

Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which a check of the steering shaft will be made. Should the shaft be faulty it will be replaced.

108 vehicles

The circuit 3 air pipe connected to the air reservoir is fitted too close to the engine exhaust. The hot gasses could melt the pipe and cause an air leak and the park brake to malfunction.

Fix: Fit a new quick release coupling assembly to relocate the hose.

75 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2002 to 30 Nov 2002

In some cases fitment of nylon thrust washers may allow excessive lateral movement of the second axle suspension lower spring arms. This could loosen the fixing bolts at the spring eye bracket and affect the steering control.

Fix: Fit an extra support bracket at the spring eye bracket and new thrust washers.

65 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2000 to 31 Dec 2001

The nuts securing the drag link and track rod ball joint clamps may not have been pre-treated. As a result the tightness torque could be too low and the nuts could loosen which in extreme cases could lead to loss of steering.

Fix: Replace suspect nuts/bolts with correct version.

121 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1998 to 31 Oct 1998

The glow plug relay bracket can break due to vibration with a risk of causing a short circuit which may lead to the wires igniting.

Fix: Replace with an improved thicker bracket.

27 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1994 to 30 Jul 1998

The nuts securing the front underrun protection bumper may not have been tightened sufficiently which could lead to loosening of the fixing bolts and affecting steering control.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles remove fixing bolts apply Loctite and retorque to correct figure.

208 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1998 to 30 Jul 1998

The starter motor may be accidentally activated as a result of the ignition switch wires shorting on the loom connector and pneumatic switch mounting plates on the steering column.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of clips/tie wraps and protective trim on the steering column/pneumatic switch plate to secure and protect the wiring loom.

249 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1997 to 30 Sep 1997

On a small batch of vehicles the material quality of the front U bolts is suspect and may result in cracking of the bolts.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the U bolts replaced with quality assured examples.

14 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1997 to 30 Jun 1997

A gear wheel in the power steering pump may crack causing loss of steering power assistance.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the power steering pump with a unit having a production date of 20A96 or greater.

39 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1996 to 28 Feb 1996

The oil hose on the pressure side of the power steering system is not to specification and could rupture with resultant loss of steering power assistance.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pressure side hose with a modified and quality assured version.

121 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1995 to 31 Aug 1995

The bolts coupling the propellor shaft to the differential and/or the bolts coupling intermediate propellor shaft sections may not be sufficiently torqued.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the subject bolts retorqueing where necessary.

47 vehicles · built 1 Dec 1993 to 31 Dec 1993

The steering box mounting fitted as original equipment may not be sufficiently robust. Failure of this bracket could lead to loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an improved steering box mounting bracket.

136 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1988 to 30 Sep 1991