Erf recalls

Due to incorrect specified locknuts it is possible for the steering column universal joint clamp nut and bolt to loosen. This can result in a reduction of clamping force and subsequent detachment of the steering column universal joint which can result in loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to check and replace the subject nuts. If movement is detected between the joint and column the dealer will contact MAN UK for instruction on the course of rectification.

36 vehicles

Service and parking brake actuator hoses may fail due to insufficient crimping of the metal ferrule on the hose. If one or more service brake hoses fail there would be a marked reduction in braking capability. If a parking brake hose failed the parking brakes would automatically apply without warning.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit quality assured hoses.

247 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2008 to 11 May 2009

There is a possibility that the steering drag link tube may fracture resulting in complete loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace drag link with a modified type.

229 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2001 to 30 Sep 2001

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 May 1997

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 May 1997

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 May 1997

A batch of wheel studs from an outside supplier may have been incorrectly heat treated and could fail in service.

Fix: The wheel studs on potentially affected vehicles are being replaced with quality assured examples.

120 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 31 May 1997

A batch of bolts used to secure the steering arms to the stub axles are below specification and could fail with loss of steering control. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/025. The parc involved in that recall has been extended and any vehicle

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the subject bolts with quality assured wire locked examples.

4,302 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1994 to 30 Jun 1995

A batch of bolts used to secure the steering arms to the stub axles are below specification and could fail with loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the subject bolts with quality assured examples.

199 vehicles · built 11 Apr 1994 to 6 Jun 1994

The bolts securing the steering gear adaptor plate to the chassis mounting casting may not have been tightened to the correct torque at initial assembly. If not corrected this could have an effect on steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering gear adaptor plate to chassis bracket bolts tightening to the manufacturers specification where necessary. Any bolts suspected of being damaged due to looseness should be replaced.

537 vehicles