Dennis recalls

There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced.

1,481 vehicles

There is a possibility of an electronic throttle pedal circuit failure which might lead to an unexpected surge in engine revs.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and modify engine fault warning light so that it will illuminate if a partial pedal circuit failure occurs before any loss of engine speed control is experienced.

1,481 vehicles

Rear axle tube may fracture at inner hub bearing location. This can result in the detachment of the hub and rear wheels.

Fix: Examine the rear axles on all potentially affected vehicles and fit new casings where necessary.

20 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1996 to 1 Jun 1996

The electronic throttle pedal return springs may fail resulting in the engine speed not returning to idle when the pedal is released.

Fix: Fit a new design electronic throttle pedal incorporating revised design return springs.

400 vehicles

The electronic throttle pedal return springs may fail resulting in the engine speed not returning to idle when the pedal is released.

Fix: Fit a new design electronic throttle pedal incorporating revised design return springs.

400 vehicles

The column may fail to lock in position after adjusting which can leave the steering wheel in its lowest and rearmost position.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement steering column.

146 vehicles · built 1 Dec 1998 to 28 Feb 1999

Failure of one of two steering arm attachment studs due to securing nut being incorrectly torqued. Continued use of vehicle with failed stud could lead to second stud failing and loss of directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Contact all affected operators requesting them to carry out torque checks on the six nuts retaining the top steering lever and both bottom steering levers. Any nut/bolt found to rotate more than a quarter of one flat must be renewed.

1,396 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 Jan 1998

Failure of one of two steering arm attachment studs due to securing nut being incorrectly torqued. Continued use of vehicle with failed stud could lead to second stud failing and loss of directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Contact all affected operators requesting them to carry out torque checks on the six nuts retaining the top steering lever and both bottom steering levers. Any nut/bolt found to rotate more than a quarter of one flat must be renewed.

1,396 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 Jan 1998

If a vehicle is operated in a condition where the engine bay temperature becomes excessively hot due to a defect with the vehicle there is a possible risk of damage to air supply pipes and noise insulation material and a possible risk of fire.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace turbocharger aluminium heat shield with a fibre version. Remove foam noise insulation material from panels. Fit new type noise insulation panels/heat shields as appropriate.

674 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1998

On the subject vehicles the wheel carrier bolts on each front hub may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This could result in detachment of the road wheel.

Fix: Dennis Specialist Vehicles have written to the operators of all potentially affected vehicles advising that the carrier bolts should be checked and tightened where necessary to ensure adherence to the manufacturers specification.

153 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1995 to 30 Jul 1996

The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being easily dislodged from the ON position.

Fix: The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially defective vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the operator will

1,112 vehicles

The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being easily dislodged from the ON position.

Fix: The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially defective vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the operator will

1,112 vehicles

The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being easily dislodged from the ON position.

Fix: The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially defective vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the operator will

1,112 vehicles

Certain fixed and flexible braking system air pipes may chafe on the heater pipes and the heater mounting bracket in the vicinity of the rear axle.

Fix: A service engineer from East Lancs Coachbuilders has visited the operator concerned and re-routed and re-bracketed the subject brake pipes to ensure adequate clearance between them and other components.

11 vehicles · built 9 Jun 1994 to 30 Jul 1994

The offside front air suspension/panhard rod location bracket may fracture due to the mounting bolts losing torque and/or fracturing

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the subject mounting bolts with high tensile examples. At the same time the air suspension brackets will be checked for damage and replaced where necessary

426 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1987 to 31 Dec 1991