MAN X Type recalls

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

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 front live axle brake anchor plates may not be secure which if not attended to could ultimately lead to the directional control being affected.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to tighten the anchor plate bolts and where necessary replace the stub axle and brake anchor plate.

91 vehicles

The parking brake may apply with no input from the driver because of an incorrectly manufactured cable harness that controls the safety interlock circuit to the tank equipment shutter door.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the control switch for the parking brake is functioning correctly and if it is not the cable harness for the body and control switch for the parking brake must be replaced.

87 vehicles

The steering may fail because some of the steering columns have not been fitted correctly to the steering box input shaft.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering column coupling fitment and where necessary fit a new steering column and fixings.

28 vehicles

It has been identified that a concern exists with the folding type ignition key in that if accidentally knocked and turned through contact with the driver's knee the engine can be switched off

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the current ignition key replaced with one with a shorter grip.

1,325 vehicles

It has been identified that the positive electrical cable between the battery and the starter can chafe on the chassis frame. If ignored the potential exists for an outbreak of fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject cable rerouted.

189 vehicles

It has been identified that there have been reported incidents of an internal defect within the steering boxes of subject military vehicles. In that when the steering is turned to the right suction can drain the oil tank on circuit 1 at the same time causing the oil tank on circuit 2 to overflow. This occurs vice versa on RHD vehicles. It is believed that if left un-rectified the ability to steer the vehicle in the intended direction may be affected.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering boxes reworked.

3 vehicles

It has been identified that due to poor quality welding the towing combination block may become detached from the vehicle together with any equipment coupled at that time.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and rectified as required.

264 vehicles