Renault Magnum recalls

The rear pneumatic suspension leaves may fail this will result in noise from the suspension and if not rectified may result in loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the replacement of the rear pneumatic suspension leaves.

1,947 vehicles

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the air suspension leaves of the rear axle may fail. This in the worst case can lead to loss of directional control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle air suspension leaves replaced.

17 vehicles

It has been identified that the near and offside locking plunger fixing bolts may have been incorrectly located. Should this be the case the fifth wheel would not be correctly locked to the slider frame.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct fitment with the fifth wheel being changed if this is not the case.

160 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 29 May 2008

There is a possibility that the semi trailer may uncouple due to the locking pin in the fifth wheel's control handle being insufficient.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial number of the fifth wheel and where necessary fit a locking pin kit.

5 vehicles

It has been identified that due to a heat treatment problem premature wear of the steering linkage ball joints may take place.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject components replaced with quality certified parts.

497 vehicles

The possibility exists that due to an electrical overload within the ECU of the night heater there is a risk of a fire within the cab.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a supplementary fused wiring harness fitted.

505 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2002 to 15 Jul 2005

It has been identified on a pre series vehicle that the fuel pre-heater may over heat with the result that a fire might ensue.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pre-heater circuit connected and a heat insulator fitted.

65 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2005 to 28 Sep 2005

There is a possiblility that a voltage surge may overload the independent cab heater electronic control which could damage the circuit card which could lead to a fire.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the fuse with one of a lower rating.

55 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2005 to 28 Sep 2005

The studs securing the front and rear brake chambers may have received the incorrect heat treatment. As a consequence a brake chamber could become detached from it's mounting bracket.

Fix: Check and replace the front and rear brake chambers where found necessary.

408 vehicles · built 13 Jan 2003 to 24 Apr 2003