Scania recalls

The manufacturer has identified there is a risk that the battery cable could chafe against the battery holder bracket and make short circuit.

Fix: Chafe protection to be fitted to affected battery cables.

• K360CB4X2NI CL3: 76 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2022 to 1 Jul 2025
• K410CB6X2*4NI 13.7 CL3: 93 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2022 to 1 Jul 2025
• K410CB6X2*4NI 13.7 CL3: 27 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2024 to 1 Jul 2025

The wheel nuts may come loose.

Fix: The vehicle's wheel nuts must be check-tightened.

• R460 A6X2/2NA: 4 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2023 to 30 Apr 2023
• P250 B4X2NA: 4 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2023 to 30 Apr 2023
• G410 A6X2/2NA: 4 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2023 to 30 Apr 2023

There may be a risk of the propeller shaft breaking and damaging adjacent parts

Fix: Inspect and replace the propeller shaft where required.

1 vehicle · built 1 May 2023 to 31 May 2023

There may be a risk of the propeller shaft breaking and damaging adjacent parts

Fix: Replace one (1) piece propellor shaft with two (2) piece propellor shaft and centre bearing

• L 230 B6X2*4NB: 5 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2021 to 30 Apr 2021
• L 230 B4X2NB: 5 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
• P 230 B4X2NA: 5 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2022 to 30 Sep 2022

The clamping force on the pinion bearing may have been too low when fitting the nut to the end yoke.

Fix: The nut must be renewed and torque tightened according to a new method.

• S500 A6X2NB: 2 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Aug 2022
• P360 B6X2*4NB: 2 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2022 to 30 Jun 2022

There should be 2 or 3 slots at each end of the track rod link. The ball joints at the ends of the track rod are secured by tightening a clamp over the slots. In some cases there have been instances of slots missing from the track rod link.�

Fix: Check the correct number of slots at each end of the track rod link. If there are slots missing the track rod must be renewed. For chassis found with incorrect track rods they are not to be released until the part is replaced.�

311 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2021 to 1 May 2021

The lower nut that secures the cab tilt cylinder to a mounting bracket may not be correctly tightened.

Fix: Check and ensure the tightening torque of the affected nut.

1,839 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2019 to 1 Apr 2020

A cable chafing risk between the cab heater and the harness-to-component connector against the heater bracket.

Fix: Check re-route and secure or replace the harness as necessary.

• LPGRS: 2,122 vehicles · built 22 May 2018 to 7 Dec 2018
• LPGRS: 2,122 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 1 Feb 2020

Vehicles may not comply with specific emissions criteria.

Fix: Carry out a SOPS software conversion or evidence exemption compliance

3 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2014 to 22 Nov 2015

The material composition of the gas system high pressure regulator has been found to be outside of specification.

Fix: Check the component serial number and renew the high pressure regulator if it is in the defined batch of defective components.

• N: 6 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 8 Jul 2016
• K: 6 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 8 Jul 2016

Malfunctions in the heat exchanger for the LNG fuel tank heating may result in very cold liquefied gas reaching components that are not designed to withstand such low temperatures.

Fix: Carry out a software update to Engine and Gas Management systems creating control measures and a warning light in the event of a fault occurring.

7 vehicles · built 22 May 2018 to 1 Nov 2018

Incorrect heat shrink tubing on the battery positive cable terminal/harness connected to the fuse board.

Fix: Check and rectify the heat shrink tubing on the cable terminal/harness if necessary.

• N: 344 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020
• FK: 344 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020

Possible unintentional deactivation of the parking brake and vehicle roll away.

Fix: A software update on the control unit EPB1 is to be carried out

2,876 vehicles · built 8 Mar 2017 to 30 Sep 2019

Bolts in the front chassis module may become loose.

Fix: Replace missing bolts and tighten all of the bolts to manufacturers recommended torque setting.

114 vehicles · built 14 Feb 2017 to 22 Jul 2019

The front wheelchair lift control wire has been fused incorrectly leading to the possibility of an electrical short circuit and subsequently an electrical fire.

Fix: The remedy involves inspecting the electrical circuit and protecting the wire with a lower rated fuse.

43 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 15 Feb 2017

This affects vehicles with the AS903 Tag Axle fitted. The wheel hub retaining nut may not be correctly tightened. The nut may come loose which will allow the hub to float and in the worst case detach. Movement of the hub should in the first instance cause the ABS warning lamp to illuminate.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the nut along with a locking washer and tighten to the recommended torque.

20 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2016 to 8 Sep 2017

Due to a deviation in the production process the wheel may crack and possibly fracture between the ventilation holes of the rim.

Fix: On affected vehciles replace wheels.

• R SERIES: 8 vehicles
• G SERIES: 8 vehicles
• P SERIES: 8 vehicles
• S SERIES: 8 vehicles

The engine control unit may not have the correct software. This may affect power and emissions outputs.

Fix: On affected vehicles update the control unit with the correct software.

• G SERIES: 214 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2017 to 22 Oct 2017
• P SERIES: 214 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2017 to 22 Oct 2017
• R SERIES: 214 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2017 to 22 Oct 2017
• S SERIES: 214 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2017 to 22 Oct 2017

Securing nuts at one of the upper steering column attachments may be issing or loose. Also the universal joint cross screw joint in the upper steering column must be checked

Fix: Check nuts are fitted and tightened to the correct tightening torque. Also check the vertical steering column is fitted correctly in the upper steering column universal joint cross rectifying where necessary.

• R SERIES: 443 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2016 to 15 Apr 2017
• P SERIES: 443 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2016 to 15 Apr 2017
• S SERIES: 443 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2016 to 15 Apr 2017
• G CLASS: 443 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2016 to 15 Apr 2017

The drag link may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. There may be clearance between the draglink nut and the draglink arm which could potentially result in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for clearance between the nut and the draglink arm. If there is a gap the draglink arm must be renewed.

• N: 472 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Mar 2016
• G CLASS: 472 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Mar 2016
• R SERIES: 472 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Mar 2016
• P SERIES: 472 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Mar 2016

Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the back rest on the driver's seat may have a lower durability than designed. This may cause it to come loose or detach.

Fix: On affected models with a Premium driver's seat replace the seat back rest.

• G SERIES: 12 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015
• P SERIES: 12 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015
• R SERIES: 12 vehicles · built 15 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015

On affected vehicles the bolts retaining wall mounted seat belts and grab handles may not conform to specifications. These bolts could become loose and affect the security of the seat belt and grab handle.

Fix: Renew the retaining bolts for the seat belts and grab handles.

• R SERIES: 294 vehicles · built 8 Aug 2015 to 22 Aug 2015
• P SERIES: 294 vehicles · built 8 Aug 2015 to 22 Aug 2015
• G CLASS: 294 vehicles · built 8 Aug 2015 to 22 Aug 2015

A deviation has been detected in the joint between the two halves of the spring brake chambers in the parking circuit. This may cause the two halves to separate and inadvertently apply the parking brake.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the spring chambers

46 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2014 to 20 Apr 2015

A deviation has been detected in the joint between the two halves of the spring brake chambers in the parking circuit. This may cause the two halves to separate and inadvertently apply the parking brake.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the spring chambers

21 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2015 to 15 Feb 2015

The steering column to steering gear UJ clamp bolt may not have been tightened to design specification.

Fix: On affected vehicle check joints for damage and replace where necessary. Check tightness of the retaining bolt. Replace lock nut.

• G CLASS: 41 vehicles · built 15 Aug 2015 to 15 Aug 2015
• R SERIES: 41 vehicles · built 15 Aug 2015 to 15 Aug 2015

It has been identified that the software on vehicles equipped with Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) system has an error in its programming. This could cause the AEB system to incorrectly registered a collision risk with a stationary object and brake the vehicle to avoid a collision. This could result in the drive loosing control or an emergency braking situation without the drivers knowledge.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and upload new software to the AEB system.

139 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2014 to 15 Apr 2015

The wiring connectors in the main junction box located in the engine compartment may not have been torqued correctly. This could lead to loose connections initially causing smoke being emitted and if ignored the vehicle not starting.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check whether the torque for the electrical connections are to specification. Where necessary adjust the torque to specification.

• R SERIES: 89 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2014 to 30 Nov 2014
• P SERIES: 89 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2014 to 30 Nov 2014
• G SERIES: 89 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

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.

259 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 24 Nov 2014

It is possible that some brake hoses within the brake system may have been manufactured without the crimping of the clamping sleeve. This could result in the detachment of a hose from its connection. If this occurred then it could result in the braking efficiency being lost from a wheel station or the application of the parking brake. In extreme cases this could affect the directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicle to check and if required replace the brake hoses with a quality assured hose.

• P SERIES: 303 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2013 to 15 Aug 2013
• G SERIES: 303 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2013 to 15 Aug 2013
• R SERIES: 303 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2013 to 15 Aug 2013

It has been identified that the torque of the anti-roll bar may not be to specification. This could result in the securing screws/bolts failing allowing anti-roll bar to become insecure and affect the stability or directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if require re-torque the mounting screws/bolts.

• P SERIES: 29 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2012 to 15 Feb 2013
• G SERIES: 29 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2012 to 15 Feb 2013
• R SERIES: 29 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2012 to 15 Feb 2013

The brake and clutch pedal foot plates may detach due to deficient quality of welding that holds them to the brake pedal lever. This could cause the foot to fall off either control and cause an incident.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the welding brake foot plate to brake lever and where necessary fit new brake and/or clutch pedal assemblies.

1,099 vehicles

There have been instances where the M20 screws securing the spring brackets for the driven and tag axles and fifth wheel brackets have not been tightened to the correct torque. This condition if not attended to could lead to the loss of the trailer or loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary tighten the M20 and M14 bolts to the correct torque.

200 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2008 to 8 Mar 2010

The fifth wheel mounting plate may become loose or in the worst case fall off as a result of the mounting bolts being inadequate.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fifth wheel mounting plate screws with longer higher strength screws spacing sleeves and lock nuts.

227 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2009 to 8 Jun 2010

It has been established that the fuse holder mounting screws have been fitted to close to the power supply terminal for the front air conditioning. This could result in a short circuit and in extreme cases a fire.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the mounting bolts with smaller headed bolts.

11 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2009 to 31 Mar 2010

The screws used to secure the side skirt at the cylindrical silencer can lose torque which could result in the side skirt becoming detached from the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fixings and tighten to a torque of 47Nm.

7 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2009 to 30 Apr 2010

It has been identified that the brake pedal mounting shaft may not be fully engaged in it's retaining nut. Should this be the case the brake pedal may become loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject nut replaced.

• N: 1,242 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 1 Feb 2009
• F: 1,242 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 1 Feb 2009
• K: 1,242 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 1 Feb 2009

It has been identified that the saloon interior roof mounted heater hoses may degrade and leak.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject heater hoses replaced with quality assured items.

• CENTURY: 159 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2003 to 1 Jan 2008
• INTERCENTURY: 159 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2003 to 1 Jan 2008

It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.

• K: 53 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
• F: 53 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008

It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.

• P SERIES: 12,772 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
• G SERIES: 12,772 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
• T SERIES: 12,772 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
• R SERIES: 12,772 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008

It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rods likewise the drag link end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end and drag link clamps checked and changed as necessary.

460 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008

It has been identified that during production the nuts on the track rod end clamps may not have been tightened to the correct torque resulting in insufficient clamping force on the joint. Under conditions of high steering load the track rod may detach resulting in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the track rod end clamps checked and changed as necessary.

• N: 1,020 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
• K: 1,020 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 1 Jun 2008

It has been identified that during manufacture the nuts on the clamp joint on the steering track rod may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could result in the clamping force being lost.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the clamp bolt nuts checked to ensure compliance with the specification.

• K: 139 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2008 to 8 Oct 2008
• N: 139 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2008 to 8 Oct 2008

It has been identified that during production the U bolt nuts on all axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the U bolt nuts checked for correct torque. The U bolts will be changed if any of the nuts are found to be loose.

• R SERIES: 7 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2007 to 15 Apr 2008
• P SERIES: 7 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2007 to 15 Apr 2008
• G SERIES: 7 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2007 to 15 Apr 2008

It has been identified that the electrical cables adjacent to the battery have not been properly secured in their respective fuse holders. This may result in the cables working loose with the attendant risk of a short circuit and a fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the cables checked for security within their fuse holders and be replaced if this is not the case.

• K: 11 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2007 to 22 Dec 2007
• N: 11 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2007 to 22 Dec 2007
• OMNI LINK: 11 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2007 to 22 Dec 2007
• OMNI CITY: 11 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2007 to 22 Dec 2007

It has been identified that poor grounding between the engine gearbox and chassis frame has been caused by the hole for the grounding screw being too large. As a result the engine is being grounded via the steel braiding of the hydraulic hose to the gearbox oil cooler.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have an additional ground connection fitted.

149 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2008 to 1 Mar 2008

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the steering intermediate drop arm bearing circlip may be missing. Should this be the case the drop arm lock nut may become loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the presence of the circlip checked. If the circlip is found to be missing the bearing housing will be replaced.

18 vehicles · built 1 May 2007 to 30 Jun 2007

There have been instances where the Electronic Brake System Module has stopped working leaving only the normal braking system.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Brake System Module with a quality assured unit.

• G SERIES: 55 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2007 to 30 Jun 2008
• R SERIES: 55 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2007 to 30 Jun 2008
• P SERIES: 55 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2007 to 30 Jun 2008

It has been identified that the bracket which carries the alternator has been constructed incorrectly. Due to this the securing bolts may become loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified alternator bracket.

• N: 101 vehicles
• K: 101 vehicles

The nut and bolt that clamp the track rod end to the track rod may be defective resulting in the clamping force applied being insufficient.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the nuts and bolts for the track rod end clamp.

• P SERIES: 3,358 vehicles
• R SERIES: 3,358 vehicles

The nut and bolt that clamp the track rod end to the track rod may be defective resulting in the clamping force applied being insufficient.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the nuts and bolts for the track rod end clamp.

327 vehicles

It has been identified that when the fuel tank is filled to it's maximum capacity fuel may leak from the filler neck aperture.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a fuel cap which incorporates an anti-splash valve.

• K340: 24 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2005 to 15 Sep 2006
• K380: 24 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2005 to 15 Sep 2006

It has been identified that the speed sensor on the gearbox is not correctly sealed.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the sensor sealed correctly and the tachograph re-calibrated.

• K: 7 vehicles
• N: 7 vehicles

It has been identified that the B+ electrical cable has been routed so that it is in contact with the compressor pipe. This can result in the cable becoming hot with the likelihood of damage occurring to the insulation.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the cable routed and secured to prevent it contacting the compressor pipe.

23 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006

It has been identified that the battery positive cable could come into contact with the compressor outlet pipe and suffer damage as a consequence.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject cable secured with a cable tie.

23 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006

The mounting rail which connects the 24v supply between chassis and cab may be incorrectly torqued and heat may build up

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the torque checked on the nuts which secure the connection rail.

1,293 vehicles

Due to a fault within the raw material the close proximity mirror may fail due to vibration.

Fix: The close proximity mirrors will be replaced on subject vehicles.

592 vehicles

It has been identified that the torque setting of the track rod ball joint clamp bolts may be insufficient.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the clamp bolts checked and re-torqued as necessary.

113 vehicles

The bolt securing the steering shaft to the upper steering column may become loose

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check that the securing bolt is firmly located and correctly torqued. If found loose fit new bolt and tighten to the correct torque.

• K: 96 vehicles
• N: 96 vehicles

An isolated case of a fire appears to have originated in the wiring harness adjacent to the fuel tank.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles check and secure wiring replacing any damaged cables.

19 vehicles

The grommets for the alternator protection fall out and the wires chafe against the alternator body. In the worst case fire could ensue.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where 140A alternators are fitted replace the protective casing grommets and plugs.

• L94: 201 vehicles
• K94: 201 vehicles
• K114: 201 vehicles
• K124: 201 vehicles