Truck Parts and Service

July 2018

Truck Parts and Service | Heavy Duty Trucking, Aftermarket, Service Info

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13 W W W . T R U C K P A R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M J u l y 2 0 1 8 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E Recording capabilities Bosch says diagnosing electrical faults goes beyond scanning a vehicle and test- ing a part. Techs may need to complete several drive cycles to replicate an issue, closely watching how multiple vehicle systems perform. Long-term data record- ing will help techs track lingering issues. Saving and comparing the recordings can identify trends that can lead to a perma- nent repair, the company says. In addition to recording data, Bosch says technicians also need access to live data and data graphing during diag- nostic testing. While conducting system checks and other troubleshooting efforts, the ability to simultaneously watch the live data stream enables technicians to better locate the source of the issue. The company advises service center managers to ask techs what kind of graphing they prefer and how many PIDs they need to see at the same time. Software updates Coverage updates are the most important part of a diagnostic tool, Bosch states. Any tool should have updates available at least twice a year to stay current and repair newer vehicles, Bosch says. Repair asset subscriptions are another way to give techs more information on vehicle issues to make diagnosing and repairing faster. Tech Updates UPGRADE TO PETERSON'S LED HEADLIGHT & MAKE YOUR WORKSTAR REALLY SHINE. www.pmlights.com 701C LED 7" PAR 56 Round Headlight Scan this QR code to view info online! C L A S S C L A S S C L A S S PM-5591 701C ad Navi_TP&S.indd 1 9/19/17 3:14 PM Untitled-122 1 9/22/17 8:43 AM SAFETY RECALLS Altec Industries is recalling certain 2014- 2017 Altec fl atbed bodies with stake rails. The stake rails may not be properly retained, allowing them to become dislodged. If the stake rails become dislodged while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of an injury or a crash. McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2008-2018 Bridgemaster V concrete mixers equipped with an optional composite material hydraulic tank. The fi ller neck check valve may seal the tank too tightly, causing the tank to overpressurize and possibly rupture. If the tank ruptures it may cause hydraulic fl uid to spill. The ruptured tank can cause injuries from plastic debris. The spilled hydraulic fl uid could be hot which could cause burn injuries. If the vehicle is on the road when the tank rup- tures, the tank pieces or spilled hydraulic fl uid may cause a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash. Navistar is recalling certain 2019 International LT heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with fea- ture codes 29WAY, 504312 and 504455. The lightweight brake drums with slack adjusters may drag against the brakes causing the drums to overheat, which can result in the brake drum cracking, separating from the vehicle or the brakes becoming inoperative. If the brake drum separates or if the brakes become inoperative, it can increase the risk of a crash. Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE, certain 2018 IC Bus CE transit buses and 2019 IC Bus RE school buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be diffi cult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency. Paccar Incorporated is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure. Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Tiffi n Motorhomes is recalling certain 2013- 2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. Insuf- fi cient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome. If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash. The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration:

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