Foden recalls

It has been identified that; due to the possibility of steering tie rod arm out of specification surface finish it's securing bolts may become loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering tie rod arm checked and modified as necessary. Additionally the securing bolts will be replaced.

55 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2001 to 31 Dec 2002

There is a possibility that the rear wheel sensors may be incorrectly connected which if ignored could result in loss of vehicle stability under braking/acceleration

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check/rectify wheel sensor connections

1,833 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2001 to 31 May 2004

The Load Sensing Valve (LSV) may have been incorrectly set which may result in lower than expected brake efficiency in the laden condition.

Fix: Recall affected vehices and reset Load Sensing Valve.

262 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2001 to 30 Sep 2003

Desiccant granules in the Haldex air dryer can become pulverised and cause an internal blockage in the unit. The consequent pressure increase in the dryer may cause the unit to explode.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and depending on chassis type either:- A) On 4500 Series fit a ping tank between the compressor and the air dryer and change the desiccant cartridge. In addition a tamper proof safety valve will be fitted to the dryer

317 vehicles

Desiccant granules in the Haldex air dryer can become pulverised and cause an internal blockage in the unit. The consequent pressure increase in the dryer may cause the unit to explode.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and depending on chassis type either:- A) On 4500 Series fit a ping tank between the compressor and the air dryer and change the desiccant cartridge. In addition a tamper proof safety valve will be fitted to the dryer

317 vehicles

Desiccant granules in the Haldex air dryer can become pulverised and cause an internal blockage in the unit. The consequent pressure increase in the dryer may cause the unit to explode.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and depending on chassis type either:- A) On 4500 Series fit a ping tank between the compressor and the air dryer and change the desiccant cartridge. In addition a tamper proof safety valve will be fitted to the dryer

317 vehicles

It is possible that some plastic pipe compression fittings used in the air braking system may not have been crimped correctly. Failure of any of these fittings could result in sudden and rapid air loss to the braking system with either partial loss

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the subject pipe fittings. Any suspect fittings will be replaced using quality assured examples.

772 vehicles · built 1 May 1994 to 30 Nov 1994

It is possible that some plastic pipe compression fittings used in the air braking system may not have been crimped correctly. Failure of any of these fittings could result in sudden and rapid air loss to the braking system with either partial loss

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the subject pipe fittings. Any suspect fittings will be replaced using quality assured examples.

772 vehicles · built 1 May 1994 to 30 Nov 1994

It is possible that some plastic pipe compression fittings used in the air braking system may not have been crimped correctly. Failure of any of these fittings could result in sudden and rapid air loss to the braking system with either partial loss

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the subject pipe fittings. Any suspect fittings will be replaced using quality assured examples.

772 vehicles · built 1 May 1994 to 30 Nov 1994

The bolts that secure the steering box to its mounting bracket may not be to the correct specification.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering box securing bolts.

570 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1994 to 31 Aug 1994

The bolts that secure the steering box to its mounting bracket may not be to the correct specification.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering box securing bolts.

570 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1994 to 31 Aug 1994

There is a possibility that the bolts securing the torque rods to their anchorage may fail allowing excess movement of the axle(s)

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for checking of the subject bolts. Replace all 8 bolts within the assembly if any suspect bolts are identified.

121 vehicles

There is a possibility that the bolts securing the torque rods to their anchorage may fail allowing excess movement of the axle(s)

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for checking of the subject bolts. Replace all 8 bolts within the assembly if any suspect bolts are identified.

121 vehicles

Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints.

955 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1991 to 30 Apr 1991

Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints.

955 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1991 to 30 Apr 1991

Two instances have occurred whereby push in connections used on the air braking system have disconnected. This has only happened where pipe reducers have been used.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace all push-in connections on the air braking system with compression joints.

955 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1991 to 30 Apr 1991

A pin within the engine governor servo cylinder assembly may disengage. This could result in the governor failing to control the engine speed.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the governor rack servo assembly with a quality assured unit.

81 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1988 to 31 Jan 1989