TRUCKS RECALLS * Australia

* Mercedes-Benz recalls Sterling trucks

Somerton,VIC,Ausgtralia -ATN -May 12, 2011: -- Mercedes-Benz Australia-Pacific is recalling more than 100 Sterling HX 5,700 trucks due to a non-compliance of the side indicator lights with the current Australian Design Rules... A total of 117 trucks are affected by the design recall after it was found the front fender-mounted side indicator lights do not meet the ADR requirement for lateral visibility... The trucks were all built between September 10 and December 23 2007... (Image: Truckworld: A Sterling HX7500 truck)

* MAN issues brake valve recall

Wacol, Brisbane Australasian -Transport News -May 19, 2011: -- MAN Automotive Imports is recalling a number of TGL, TGM, TGA, TGS and TGX trucks after a potential problem was identified with the braking system...  The recall is for trucks fitted with either a Wabco Park Brake or Anti-Jack Knife Valve that were manufactured between April 2009 and February 2011...  The valve is fitted with steel balls to seal the processing bores. However, it has been found these may not be properly secured within the housing, causing the valves to bleed and activate either the park brake or the anti-jack knife brake...  While letters are being sent to affected customers, owners should contact their nearest MAN dealer to have the valves inspected for the production date and build status, and for correction as required...  (Photo from planet-trucks: MAN truck-fourgon)


* Western Star takes action on fuel line problem

Wyoming,NSW,Australia -ATN -May 12, 2011: -- Western Star Trucks Australia is recalling 273 trucks with Australian-fitted Cummins ISX and Signature engines due to an issue with the routing of the fuel line... The recall centres on vehicles that may have an incorrect routing of the fuel line running from the fuel filter outlet to the engine fuel pump... There is potential for the fuel line to rub on the main cab power harness conduit, causing the main power fuse to blow and stopping the engine without warning... Western Star Trucks Australia is contacting owners by mail to arrange to have the fuel line relocated away from the power harness... (Image from transportcafe.co.uk: Australian Western Star oversize truck_1.jpg)

* DAF recalls CF trucks

Bayswater,VIC,Australia -ATN -May 12, 2011: -- DAF Trucks Australia is recalling a number of its CF85 trucks after reports of engine oil leaks on the latest Euro 5 versions... The recall notice says the fault is linked to the centrifugal oil filter assembly, which may have worked loose, and in turn could cause engine oil to leak into the engine bay and onto the road... The trucks involved in the recall were imported into Australia between March 2010 and March 2011. Owners will be notified by PACCAR Australia via registered mail... (Image from Road Transport/big-lorry-blog)