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DAF LF recalls

DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the DAF LF since 2017, 3 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 18,802 UK vehicles of this model.

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All DAF LF recalls, newest first

  1. CF, LF · the mating surfaces of the propshaft flanges may be contaminated with paint

    29 Mar 2021 · R/2021/116

    The mating surfaces of the propshaft flanges may be contaminated with paint.

    Fix: Remove the propshaft inspect and clean the flanges. Refit with new fixings.

    44 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2021 to 24 Feb 2021

  2. CF, LF · prop shaft centre bearing bolts might be under torqued

    21 Oct 2020 · R/2020/305

    Prop shaft centre bearing support brackets are potentially under torqued in production

    Fix: Check the fixing bolts of affected brackets and tightened to the correct 110Nm torque setting.

    347 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2020 to 14 Oct 2020

  3. LF · temperature thresholds and thermal management of the scr may be out of calibration in certain conditions

    17 Sep 2020 · R/2020/143

    The possibility of vehicle emission standards not being met.

    Fix: Vehicle software update to the management of the SCR system.

    14,669 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2013 to 21 Feb 2020

  4. CF, LF, XF · possible failure of flexible air brake hose to the front axle

    28 Nov 2019 · R/2019/399

    Possible failure of flexible air brake hose to the front axle.

    Fix: Replace affected hoses with an updated component.

    75 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2017 to 31 Jan 2019

  5. CF, LF · torque values on the propshaft centre bearing and drive flange may be incorrect

    6 Sep 2019 · R/2019/311

    Torque values on the propshaft centre bearing and drive flange may be incorrect.

    Fix: Check and torque the propshaft centre bearing and drive flange

    299 vehicles · built 12 Aug 2019 to 4 Sep 2019

  6. CF, LF, XF · possible incorrect wheel nuts fitted during production

    26 Jul 2018 · R/2018/201

    Incorrect wheel nut fitment

    Fix: Replace affected wheel nuts and inspect wheels for damage

    696 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2018 to 26 Nov 2018

  7. LF · pinion nut may loosen

    28 Mar 2018 · R/2018/090

    For 5.10 type axle the pinion nut may over an extended period of time. become loose due to an undersized pinion shaft spline. This may cause the pinion flange to separate and in extreme cases the differential may seize.

    Fix: On affected vehicle check pinion nut for tightness and fit a locking plate to the nut to prevent nut movement.

    2,507 vehicles · built 11 Feb 2005 to 1 Nov 2016

  8. CF, LF, XF · propeller shaft may detach

    13 Oct 2017 · R/2017/285

    Due to an error in production the pinion shaft may not be sufficiently hardened and may fail. This may cause loss of drive and the prop shaft may detach at the pinion.

    Fix: On affected vehicles examine and carry out torque check. Where necessary replace differential.

    165 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2017 to 13 Oct 2017

Other DAF models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.