Recall number R/2008/164

Recall reference

R/2008/164

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2008-09-22

Reason for concern

STEERING FUNCTION MAY BE AFFECTED

Reason for recall

It has been identified that there have been reported incidents of an internal defect within the steering boxes of subject military vehicles. In that when the steering is turned to the right suction can drain the oil tank on circuit 1 at the same time causing the oil tank on circuit 2 to overflow. This occurs vice versa on RHD vehicles. It is believed that if left un-rectified the ability to steer the vehicle in the intended direction may be affected.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the steering boxes reworked.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local MAN TRUCK dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official MAN TRUCK service.

MAN TRUCK Reference ID

275904

Number of affected MAN TRUCK cars

3