DAF SB recalls

Possible leakage of hydraulic oil from high pressure hose - hydro pump to fan drive hydromotor

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement hose

301 vehicles

Failure of number one injector pipe which in the worst case scenario may result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Replace number one injector pipe with a quality assured item. At the same time the remaining injector pipes will be inspected for serviceability.

163 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2002 to 1 Feb 2004

The bolts which secure the front brake caliper to the mounting bracket may not be to specification and could shear as a result.

Fix: Check identification number on the bolt heads and replace with bolts of the correct specification where necessary.

150 vehicles

There is a possibility that due to vibration the steel fuel return pipe to fuel filter may fracture and leak. Fuel may be deposited upon the engine and ignite.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel return pipe with a flexible pipe.

298 vehicles

Front disc brakes air chamber drain plug was not removed during production. Consequently and condensate may freeze under extremely cold conditions and impair the effectiveness of the brake.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and remove the brake chamber drain plug.

275 vehicles

The double thread connection balljoint to the track rod can become loose caused by insufficient torquing in production.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and undo and retighten the clamp bolt with 170 Nm plus or minus 10 Nm torque. In cases where the threaded connection is loose already renew the track rod and reset the toe-in.

141 vehicles

It is possible that the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection of the throttle mechanism and adjustment of the throttle return spring where necessary.

119 vehicles

In a small number of cases the rear road spring bolt and nut have become loose.

Fix: The original rear spring nut will be replaced with a modified example incorporating more locking material.

109 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1997

Isolated instances of failure of the propellor shaft welding have occurred. (This campaign was launched to rework a batch of vehicles not included in Recall R1994/58).

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the propeller shaft with a quality assured unit. Replacement shafts are distinguished by having the letter S stamped on a flange.

22 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1994

During production of the vehicles concerned an electrical relay was not connected to the halt (or door) brake. As a result excessive air pressure can be applied to the rear brakes if the service brake is operated whilst the parking and halt brakes are

Fix: The single operator involved will connect the relay to the halt brake to prevent compounding if the service brake is applied. When this operation is complete the importer will be advised on a dedicated proforma. The condition of the rear S

26 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1992