Daimler Truck Axor recalls

Bearing damage to the fan clutch may occur due to overheating. Analyses have shown that the bearings exhibit variation in the amount of bearing play. The insufficient bearing play with bearing grease that does not correspond to the requirements can result in the ball bearing overheating whereby scorching damage as well as a fire cannot be completely ruled out.

Fix: Checking of the electromagnetic fan clutch as a precautionary measure and replacement of the ball bearing if necessary.

8,832 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 12 Nov 2010

It has been established that due to insufficient crimping of the main battery cable lugs/terminals to the battery cable can cause a resistance between the cable and lug/terminal. This can result in either failure of the electrical system production of sparks or a short circuit which could cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for a check of the crimping. If found to be out of specification re-crimp or solder the cable lug/terminal.

33 vehicles

The positive battery wire to the starter might chafe against a bracket on the engine block. If not corrected it is possible that the insulation of the wire could chafed through the consequences being a short circuit and vehicle damage through fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the routing of the battery wire and correct the routing where necessary.

30 vehicles

The engine fuel injector pipes may leak fuel as they do not conform to specification.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel injector pipes with ones that do conform to specification.

197 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

It has been identified that the wheel studs of Hendrickson axles fitted with 17.5 inch wheels were tightened to a torque which was higher than that specified. It is therefore possible that the wheel studs have stretched. In this condition the wheel may no longer be secure.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wheel studs and nuts replaced.

30 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2009

It has been identified that heavy corrosion in the interior of the starter motor may develop following frequent starting procedures or very high mileages. As a result damage may occur to the starter wiring harness routed below the choke housing. This may result in a short circuit in the starter harness and the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a protective cap at the rear of the choke housing.

1,459 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2005

On certain vehicles overheating may occur at the cab to heated windscreen wiring connector plug. If not addressed and under extreme circumstances a fire may occur.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the electrical connector of the heated windscreen.

1,081 vehicles

The parking lever when applied may not engage in the locked position.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified part to the parking brake lever assembly.

4,550 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2002