Scania 4 Series recalls

The bracket which mounts the steering hydraulic ram to the chassis is a casting manufactured from an incorrect material. The bracket is too brittle and therefore proven to developing cracks which can give rise to steering difficulties.

Fix: Brackets on recalled vehicles will be checked for the serial number 3431/31 which indicates that the bracket has been made from the wrong material. If this is the case the bracket will be changed.

137 vehicles

The possibility exists that debris might enter the engine air intake thus reducing it's capacity

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a protective mesh to the air intake.

243 vehicles

The steel ball in ports 1 and 2 of the air brake system interlock valve may come loose and cause the parking brake to self apply.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified interlock valve.

21 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2001

Air may leak from the parking brake chamber due to a faulty seal causing the parking brake to apply.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace brake chambers if bearing Code Number 99424 or 99425.

165 vehicles

Instances have occurred where the fuel pipe bayonet connection in the nearside tank on vehicles fitted with twin tanks has dislodged causing a discharge of fuel onto the road.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified fuel pipe connector.

4,126 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1999

The spare wheel carrier fixing bolts may become loose which may result in the spare wheel carrier becoming detached.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and retorque and/or replace fixing bolts.

37 vehicles

Refrigerant may leak from air conditioning system into the atmosphere due to a poor fitting pipe clip.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and examine the security of the air conditioning unit pipes fixings. Rectify where found necessary.

349 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1997

The clamping bolt connecting the upper steering column to the lower steering column might not have the correct clamping force due to the incorrect machining of the shaft clearance hole. In extreme circumstances this could result in disconnection of the shaft and loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace any defective shafts with quality assured units.

71 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1998

4-Way Circuit Protection Valves have not been cleaned thoroughly during manufacturer. Affected vehicles could suffer a malfunction of the valve if there is a loss of air pressure in any of its circuits.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the circuit protection valve with a quality assured unit.

550 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1998

Incorrect manufacture of threads on the Schrader valve fitted to Michelin disc brake rims causing possible deflation of the tyres.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and fit quality assured replacement valves.

101 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1998 to 30 Jul 1998

Fifth wheel trailer coupling may detach from slider mechanism and result in the separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional cross member at the rear of the fifth wheel.

230 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1998

Possible defect in seat belt retractor mechanism may result in the wearer not being restrained in an accident.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles examine all seat belts for being within the affected range fit quality assured replacements where necessary.

1,896 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1997

Exhaust air from the cab heater may cause burning of the trailer brake hoses.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a plate to the cab rear wall which will protect the brake hoses from the heater exhaust air.

1,622 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1997

Cracked end pieces for the roof rail may allow the roof mounted air deflector to come adrift.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the roof rail inspected for signs of cracking. Where no cracks are present the fixing will be reinforced by the fitment of extra washers. Where roof rails are found to be cracked they will be replaced and s

152 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996

A draglink clamp bolt may not have been tightened to the full torque requirement at assembly.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the clamp torque checked and tightened where required.

283 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996

It is possible that exhaust gas escaping from a defective silencer seam may melt an adjacent plastic brake pipe and cause inadvertent application of the spring brakes.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of the silencer seams or replacement with a silencer incorporating superior re-inforcing on both seams.

2,225 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1991 to 31 Dec 1992