Dennis Dart 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

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

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

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