MAN issued the recall late last week regarding the cylinder head cover for its buses, coaches and trucks, and targeted 30 vehicles.
The notice stated that oil could emerge from the cylinder head cover in the event of engine damage, and in a worst case scenario could lead to oil leaking, and contacting with hot exhaust system parts, to create a fire hazard.
Letters have been sent to affected owners advising that inspection and rectification of the affected vehicles will be carried out free of charge.
A further recall notice was issued because some Dennis Eagle 8×4 tandem steer vehicles may have been fitted with a steering pitman arm manufactured with the incorrect specification.
This could potentially compromise the attachment of the steering linkages for the second steer axle to the pitman arm, and lead to a loss of steering control. Letters have been sent to affected owners.
Dean Hoverd, national sales manager of MAN and Western Star trucks in New Zealand says: “There are 10 trucks affected in New Zealand and action has been taken to notify customers and rectify any problems.”
Meanwhile, following Penske Automotive Group’s acquisition of the Commercial Vehicles Group (CVG) from Transpacific Industries Group – which previously distributed MAN and Western Star in Australia and New Zealand – the Companies Office website now shows that MAN Automotive Imports (NZ) Ltd has been renamed, Penske Commercial Vehicles Limited.
