ERF EC recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the ERF EC since 1993, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 5,074 UK vehicles of this model.
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All ERF EC recalls, newest first
EC · directional control may be lost
6 Sep 2010 · R/2010/121
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
EC · failure of steering bolts
7 Jul 1995 · R/1995/055
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
EC · failure of steering bolts
10 Mar 1995 · R/1995/025
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
EC · steering gear mounting
18 Sep 1993 · R/1993/061
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
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.