Scania K recalls

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.

6 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 8 Jul 2016

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

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.

1,242 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 1 Feb 2009

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.

53 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.

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.

139 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2008 to 8 Oct 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.

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

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.

101 vehicles

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.

7 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.

96 vehicles