MAN ECT recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the MAN ECT since 2004, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 6,429 UK vehicles of this model.
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All MAN ECT recalls, newest first
ECT, TG-A · electrical short circuit may occur
3 Jan 2007 · R/2006/228
Some electrical plugs connected to the battery master switch may have been fitted with inadequate sealing to prevent water ingress to the electrical terminals. Water ingress in this area can lead to a total loss of vehicle electicals.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to water proof the affected terminals.
144 vehicles
ECT, TG-A · vehicle electrics may fail completely
21 Jul 2004 · R/2004/129
The vehicles electrical circuits may fail completely due to a faulty battery switch.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the faulty switch will be replaced with a modified part.
529 vehicles
ECT, TG-A · possibility of cab becoming detached when tilted
16 Jan 2004 · R/2004/023
There is a possibility that the cab may become detached when tilted due to insufficient thickness of front cab mounting blocks
Fix: Recall affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of cab bearing blocks if broken
1,247 vehicles
ECT, TG-A · seat heater may overheat and cause smouldering.
7 Jan 2004 · R/2004/005
Ageing may cause the contact resistance of the seat heating to increase. In conjunction with the seat heating regulator installed this can lead to the seat overheating and smouldering in extreme cases.
Fix: Fit a replacement seat heating regulator. Fit new seat cushion and back rest heating elements where necessary.
4,509 vehicles
Other MAN models
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.