Iveco Stralis recalls

The Front axle leave spring retainers (U-Bolts) could work loose or may be lost during a driving cycle.

Fix: Retighten front axle U-Bolt with an increased torque

2,078 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2018 to 30 Sep 2022

Possible incorrect or missing cotter pin on steered axle joint.

Fix: Check and re-torque the nut and replacement of the cotter pin on the steering rod.

75 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2020 to 31 Mar 2021

It has been identified that the Central Brake Unit and Rear Axle Modulator units may not function as intended. This can cause a higher braking retardation or quicker braking than anticipated. This can result in the vehicle stopping quicker that expected.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the production dates of the Central Brake Unit and Rear Axle Modulator units and change the units if found to be within the affected production range.

26 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2015 to 23 Aug 2016

It has been identified that the swivel head on the hydraulic operating cylinder for the second steer axle may not have been installed to IVECO's specification. This can cause fouling of other components which may affect the directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required reposition the hydraulic operating cylinder swivel head.

258 vehicles

Due to continuous quality control it has shown on a limited number of vehicles it may be necessary to replace a component of the brake valve EBS2 in order to ensure perfect efficiency of the braking system.Failure to replace the component described could compromise the correct operation of the braking system.

Fix: Replacement of the relay piston / sealing ring on the brake value of the EBS2 (CBU) tractor.

751 vehicles

On a number of vehicles the torque setting value of the retaining screws of the A frame guide rod joint to the axle could be wrong.

Fix: Checks to be carried out to ensure that the correct torque is applied.

605 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2012

On-going product and quality checks have shown that there may be defects in the Air suspension supports.

Fix: Check the supports for the air bellow manufacturing and casting numbers and replace i required.

366 vehicles

The second axle steering ram and/or clevis assembly may not be to specification which will result in some movement between the mounting and the ram. If ignored the movement will increase with usage and could eventually lead to separation of the ram and mounting resulting in the steering control being impaired.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace parts as indicated by the repair procedure issued by the manufacturer.

1,722 vehicles

Under extreme conditions the fifth wheel bed plate may flex and damage the fifth wheel base.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles replace the fifth wheel and bed plate if manufactured by GF

9 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2008 to 30 Sep 2008

It is possible that the material used for the rear anti roll bar supports may be incorrect and could collapse causing serious stability concerns.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the rear anti roll bar supports.

32 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2006 to 31 Jan 2007

It is possible for the for the exhaust silencer strap bolts to slacken which if not rectified could lead to the total failure of the silencer mounting.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolts with new pre-coated bolts (locking compound) and tighten to the correct torque.

• STRALIS: 152 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 31 Jan 2007
• STRALIS: 152 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 31 Dec 2006

Steering control could be lost on vehicles that have been fitted with non-quality assured steering column shafts.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the steering column shaft.

• STRALIS: 641 vehicles · built 6 Oct 2003 to 15 Nov 2004
• STRALIS: 641 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2004 to 10 Dec 2004

Possibility that front Cab mounting bolts may be missing resulting in that Cab may shudder under extreme operating conditions.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit new Cab mounting bolts

114 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 1 Oct 2006

It has been identified that the cab lower side member may become deformed due to excessive hydraulic tilt pump pressure.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the cab tilt pump pressure reduced to 310 bar. Should the cab side member be deformed a repair to rectify this will be carried out.

64 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2004 to 30 Nov 2004

Under certain circumstances it is possible that the distance between the propshaft and the second front axle may be insufficient. Should axle/propshaft contact be made damage to one or both of these components might ensue.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the clearance between the propshaft and the second front axle beam checked. Should the clearance be outside of the specified parameters the suspension will be adjusted.

82 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2005 to 14 Jul 2005

The retaining bolts of the drop arm and track arms may not have been tightened to the correct torque. With the possibility that the bolts may become loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts tightened to the correct torque.

68 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2004 to 27 Dec 2004

The possibility exists that the bracket which carries the cab tilt cylinder may deform. This can lead to unforeseen dropping of the cab when in the tilted position.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant bracket inspected and repaired/modified as dictated by the Iveco Market Help Desk. In all cases the lift mechanism hydraulic pressure will be reduced from 370 to 310 bar.

576 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2003 to 10 Oct 2004

There is a possibility that contaminated air may be drawn into the engine air intake system (eg Cigarette ends)

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a protective grille over air intake pipe.

679 vehicles · built 1 May 1997 to 28 Feb 2003

There is a possibility that the positive alternator cable may rub/chaff on chassis side member

Fix: Recall affected vehicles replace bracket and clamps and adjust positive cable routing on chassis.

58 vehicles · built 1 May 2003 to 31 Jul 2003

The Antiroll Bar may not comply with material requirements

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and on those with manufacturing dates of 03-21/03 - 25/03-35 replace bar.

136 vehicles · built 7 May 2003 to 29 Sep 2003

Due to faults in the shape and dimensions of the sun visor during production tensions can occur following fitting to the cab and can cause the visor to break.

Fix: Modify the sun visor mountings by using a new tension free mounting bracket.

443 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2000 to 31 Dec 2002

Ingress of water into the cab tilt relay box may corrode the electrical connections and impair the effectiveness of the tilt locking system.

Fix: Move the relay box from the bottom flange of the chassis to the inside of the chassis frame.

179 vehicles

There is the possibility of an air loss from the footbrake system due to corrosion in the pressure regulator APU valve (air dryer with four circuit safety valve].

Fix: To prevent corrosion in the pressure regulator APU a new rubber diaphragm will be fitted.

1,872 vehicles · built 17 Apr 1998 to 27 Jun 2002