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Daimler Truck North America is recalling 19 truck models over three production years for a condition that could lead to the complete loss of steering control and an increased crash risk.
The issue — a loose drag link taper joint — led to the recall of 123,481 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada in September 2021. The issue has not surfaced in the current recall population. But Daimler agreed to the recall “out of an abundance of caution” because of an “unartfully worded” service bulletin.
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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/daimler-truck-recalling-64064-units-for-possible-steering-loss
Navistar Inc. is recalling more than 31,000 trucks and buses across its lineup because improper heat treating on hex flange lock nuts could lead to the fasteners breaking, resulting in unstable steering and the increased possibility of a crash.
The truck maker owned by Germany’s Traton Group, said it was unaware of any field failures, crashes or injuries related to the condition. The recalled vehicles have nonconforming hex flange lock nuts. Similar vehicles have conforming parts.
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If you want to learn how to steer a ship, ask the people on board. They are more than ready to help you. However, theory is good but experience is something else. Being the person on the wheel teaches you many things. Being a helmsman can be very challenging. It’s different when you are driving […]
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A Helmsman is a very important member of the bridge team. Even with today’s modern technology, Captains still prefer helmsman for steering the ship during channeling and pilotage. With this inclination, the room for human error remains which is basically 75% to 96% of all marine accidents. While...
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