MAN TGX recalls

A breakage of steering pushrods and steering rods ball studs cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Replace affected drag links and/or track rods.

193 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2025 to 13 Jan 2026

TGM TGS TGX: The tyres may be manufactured incorrectly. (Michelin)

Fix: Check the batch number on the tyres check the affected batches for cracks and replace faulty tyres.

2 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2023 to 5 Jun 2023

MAN - TGS TGX with D2676LF Euro 6c engine: Replace the lower main bearing shells this applies to vehicles identified where maintenance was critically exceeded this is to prevent engine damage and potential fire.

Fix: Replacement of the lower main-bearing shells.

187 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2017 to 12 Apr 2019

MAN TGS TGX with Euro 6c engine D2676LF: Renewing the lower main-bearing shells.

Fix: Engine main bearing shell replacement

258 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2016 to 25 Jan 2019

MAN TGS TGX with Euro 6c engine D2676LF: Customers who originally rejected measures 8235TW 8236TW or 8626TW are requested to have the lower main bearing shells renewed.

Fix: Engine main bearing replacement

175 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2017 to 17 May 2019

On affected vehicles the oil filter lid may be made from unstable material. This may enable unfiltered oil to enter into the clean oil side of the engine. This can lead to risk of a thermal event.

Fix: The oil filter lid will be replaced.

2,068 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2017 to 21 Nov 2022

On affected vehicles the universal steering joint may not be fully located onto the steering shaft.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be checked. Damaged components will be replaced if necessary and the steering shaft correctly installed.

332 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2023 to 9 Jan 2025

On affected vehicles the oil filter lid may be made from unstable material. This may enable unfiltered oil to enter into the clean oil side of the engine. This can lead to risk of a thermal event.

Fix: The oil filter lid will be replaced.

3,407 vehicles · built 9 Nov 2016 to 18 May 2020

On affected vehicles an incorrect build-up of heat in the 24-volt socket installed in the instrument panel may be produced. This may result in functional impairments and damage due to heat development resulting in a fire.

Fix: Check and replace the 24-volt socket.

5,607 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2017 to 1 Jul 2023

On certain vehicles the lock nut of the screw connection between the drag link and the drop arm may not be tightened with the correct torque.

Fix: Check the bolt connection between the drop arm and drag link. Renew the drop arm and drag link if necessary.

130 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2020 to 6 Sep 2022

The nut of the screw connection between the steering pitman and drag link may not be tightened with the correct torque value.

Fix: Check the bolt connection between the steering pitman and drag link. Renew the steering pitman and drag link if necessary.�

17 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2023 to 4 Dec 2023

The fuel heater may fail due to a cable damaged by heat at the electrical connection of the fuel filter heater.

Fix: Fit heat protection sleeve over fuel heater electrical connector and wiring.

8,878 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2017 to 7 May 2021

Spare wheel carrier bolts not tightened correctly.

Fix: Check all bolts fitted to the spare wheel carrier and tighten to 210nm.

1 vehicle · built 17 Apr 2021 to 17 Apr 2021

The right linkage adjusters on the rear axle were manufactured incorrectly.

Fix: Replacement of the right linkage adjusters on the rear axle.

34 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2020 to 17 Dec 2020

The bolt connection of the steering�propshaft�to the steering gear may�not be tightened correctly in�production�or the hex socket fit bolt may be missing.

Fix: If the hex socket fit bolt is present check for correct�torque and tighten if necessary. If the hex socket fit bolt is missing replace the lower part of the steering�propshaft�and both hex socket fit bolts.

115 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2020 to 12 Nov 2020

A friction weld seam has been over torqued at the manufacturer of the steering propshaft and incorrect guide rings installed.

Fix: Replace the steering propshaft and guide rings.

2 vehicles · built 18 Jun 2020 to 29 Jun 2020

The braking effect of the vehicle may be delayed leading to longer braking distances.

Fix: Install the correct data file into the Electronic Control Unit.

19 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2012 to 16 Jan 2020

Potential for premature failure of the propshaft universal joint.

Fix: Replace propshaft and with a modified propshaft that can be greased at one end (Axle end) Propshaft to be replaced every 300000km

394 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2004 to 13 May 2016

The propshaft may fail and fall of the vehicle causing injury and damage to other road users.

Fix: The remedy involves installing a prop shaft catcher to prevent failing prop shafts falling off.

394 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2004 to 18 Aug 2015

A steering shaft coupling may not have been correctly manufactured. This may create a clicking noise and the steering may become restricted.In extreme instances the steering may lock.

Fix: On affected vehicles Check coupling and where necessary replace with a correctly manufactured component.

255 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2016 to 21 Jan 2017

The fuel pre-filter heating may fail because of damage caused by scorching on the relay and its electrical connection. In extreme cases a fire could be possible.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the relay for the fuel pre-filter heating. Where necessary replace the relay. The relay will only be re-sited if it is replaced. In all cases the protective sleeve must be fitted to the relay and wiring.

7,323 vehicles

The flange for the oil pressure line on the low-pressure turbo charger may leak. If disregarded there is a risk of fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the batch number of the flange for the oil pressure line on the turbo charger. Where necessary replace the flange and the oil pressure line.

165 vehicles

During manufacturer of the manually operated parking brake valve some of the drillings were formed incorrectly. This concern may lead to cracks forming loss of air and the parking brake applying whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the make and date of manufacture. Where necessary replace the manually operated parking brake valve.

1,363 vehicles

The tyre tread may detach and adversely affect the control of the vehicle. The separated tread could also adversely affect other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to have tyres from the affected batches. All tyres fitted to the vehicle are to be checked including the spare. The tyres that are in the affected batches are to be changed out.

508 vehicles

The brackets retaining the rear central air tank may fail. In the worst case this can result in the compressed air tank becoming detached leading to reduced braking effect and possible danger to other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new bracket and clamping straps for the compressed-air tanks at the rear.

195 vehicles

It is possible that the brake linings of the vehicle may wear unevenly. This could result in the vehicle suffering reduced braking performance.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and if required replace the brake pads and discs.

382 vehicles

It is possible that the front axle spring U bolt nuts may crack. If this occurs then this could in extreme cases result in the driver loosing control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective components.

392 vehicles

Oil may emerge from cylinder head cover in the event of engine damage. In the worst case scenario this could cause a fire hazard if leaking oil comes into contact with parts of the exhaust system.Some engine damage may cause high pressures in the crankcase. In extreme cases oil may escape at the cylinder head cover.

Fix: Replace cylinder head cover screws on the air intake manifold side for screws with springs

19,984 vehicles

The turbo charger oil pressure line may fail. This will allow oil to fall onto the road surface causing concerns to other road users. In the worst case scenario the oil could ignite and cause a fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the oil pressure line and connecting flanges for the turbo charger and where necessary replace the exhaust pipe mounting bracket for a modified version.

3,767 vehicles

It is possible that certain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. It is therefore possible that should they fail it will result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.

467 vehicles

The wiring for the auxiliary cab night heater might not be fully secure and allow the wiring to get too close to the heater exhaust pipe. The worst case scenario is the possibility of fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correctly secure the wiring.

1 vehicle

It is possible in certain conditions for humidity to enter the Voltage Converter which can lead to smouldering/scorching inside of the converter producing smoke and toxic fumes.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover that more effectively protects the voltage converter against humidity.

2,694 vehicles

It has been identified that a number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with faulty Voss air distributor check valves which do not afford the prime mover parking brake system reliable protection in the event of the trailer air supply lines becoming holed or torn away. Should a trailer air supply line disconnect or holing situation occur there is the potential for the prime mover rear axle parking brakes to actuate causing the vehicle to slow down or in some cases suffer rear wheel lock with no driver input.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced with a quality assured item.

478 vehicles

It has been identified that a problem exists with the brake modules fitted to EBS 5 braking systems. The modules affected are front and rear axle pressure controls additionally the trailer control. It is reported that the fault affects service brake operation in that it could initiate braking on one side more than the other with the possibility of the vehicle veering to one side. Should this happen an accident might ensue.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the EBS control modules re-programmed as necessary.

3,299 vehicles