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Fontaine recalls certain hydraulic tail trailers
The recall affects model year 2017-2019 Traverse HT trailers in which the hydraulic cylinder retaining pin for the main tail may disconnect from the trailer unexpectedly. This could cause the hydraulic cylinder to drop free and hit the road, becoming a road hazard.
May 30, 2019
Business
DOT seeking input on regs around autonomous driving
The agencies announced Wednesday they will publish advance notices of proposed rulemaking “to ensure that all potential approaches are fully considered” while moving forward with autonomous vehicle regulations.
May 22, 2019
Business
Volvo recalls 11,000 trucks over sleeper bunk window issue
Volvo’s recall affects approximately 11,089 model year 2018-2020 VNL and VNX trucks configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. Mack is also recalling approximately 43 model year 2020 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks in which the conspicuity reflectors on the back of the cab may be blocked by the exhaust system.
April 22, 2019
Business
GAO recommends annual underride guard inspections, side underride guard research
The U.S. Government Accountability Office this week released a new report on truck underride guards, offering four recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation about improving data collection, inspections and more for the devices.
April 16, 2019
Business
Daimler, Paccar issue recalls over odometer, axle issues
Daimler’s recall affects approximately 361 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The odometers are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. Paccar’s recall affects approximately 93 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 models. The rear axles may not contain oil
April 15, 2019
Business
Navistar recalling over 24,000 International LT, ProStar tractors
In the affected trucks, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, causing the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust pipe could detach from the trucks. Daimler is also recalling a small number of Cascadia tractors over two separate issues.
April 2, 2019
Business
Daimler, Mack, Autocar issue recalls for small number of trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 111 model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, Mack is recalling approximately nine model year 2018-2019 Mack Anthem and model year 2014 Mack Pinnacle trucks, and Autocar is recalling approximately 260 MY 2008-2019 Xpeditor trucks.
March 25, 2019
Business
Daimler recalls more than 3,000 Cascadia tractors over air bag issue
The recall affects approximately 3,365 model year 2018-2020 Cascadia trucks equipped with the optional air bag. In these trucks, the air bag could deploy unexpectedly.
March 18, 2019
Business
Mack recalls nearly 4,000 trucks over mirror issue, Carrier recalls nearly 4,000 APUs
The Mack recall affects approximately 3,906 Mack Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks over an issue with the passenger side door down-view mirror. Carrier is recalling 3,855 APUs over a ground wire issue, while Stoughton is recalling over 2,000 dry vans and Trail King is recalling 80 step deck trailers.
March 11, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
Business
Nearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, Autocar
According to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.
February 11, 2019
Business
Navistar recalls 21,000 International trucks over transmission issue
The company is recalling approximately 20,916 trucks with Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation clutches.Navistar says an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Great Dane is also recalling some Freedom drop deck trailers with rear impact guard issues.
December 10, 2018
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