Recall number R/2017/285

There are 165 DAF vehicles affected by the recall R/2017/285.

This recall was issued on October 13th, 2017 and all the details of this DAF recall (R/2017/285 - PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/2017/285

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2017-10-13

Reason for concern

PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DETACH

Reason for recall

Due to an error in production the pinion shaft may not be sufficiently hardened and may fail. This may cause loss of drive and the prop shaft may detach at the pinion.

Remedy

On affected vehicles examine and carry out torque check. Where necessary replace differential.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local DAF 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 DAF service.

DAF Reference ID

540 541 & 546

Number of affected DAF cars

165

DAF vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
CF	XLRTGH4300G168353 to XLRTGH4300G170985	2017-08-23 to 2017-10-13
LF	XLRTGH4300G168353 to XLRTGH4300G170985	2017-08-23 to 2017-10-13
XF	XLRTGH4300G168353 to XLRTGH4300G170985	2017-08-23 to 2017-10-13