Scania N recalls
DVSA has published 13 safety recalls that name the Scania N since 2006, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,811 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Scania N recalls, newest first
K, N · the material composition of the gas system high pressure regulator is out of specification
3 Apr 2020 · R/2020/106
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
FK, N · incorrect heat shrink tubing on the battery positive cable terminal/harness
3 Apr 2020 · R/2020/107
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.
344 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2020
G CLASS, N, P SERIES, R SERIES · loss of steering control
13 Jun 2016 · R/2016/128
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.
472 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2016 to 1 Mar 2016
F, K, N · brake pedal may become loose
7 Jul 2009 · R/2009/062
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
K, N · possible loss of steering control
16 Feb 2009 · R/2009/008
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 Nov 2005 to 1 Jun 2008
K, N · steering track rod end clamp bolts may not be fully tight
10 Dec 2008 · R/2008/186
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
K, N, OMNI CITY, OMNI LINK · battery cables could short circuit and cause a fire.
21 Oct 2008 · R/2008/144
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
K, N · alternator bracket bolts may loosen
9 Aug 2007 · R/2007/136
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
N · steering joint bolt may fail
24 Jul 2007 · R/2007/138
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
K, N · tachograph speed sensor not sealed correctly
23 Jul 2007 · R/2007/137
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
N · electric cable may overheat
10 Jul 2007 · R/2007/107
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
N · battery positive cable may be damaged
10 Jul 2007 · R/2007/135
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
K, N · steering column may become loose
23 Nov 2006 · R/2006/208
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
Other Scania models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.