July/August Issue 57 - Flipbook - Page 11
NEWS
WARNING ABOUT SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE
AFTERMARKET LORRY BRAKE DRUMS
Operators are being warned
about seriously defective
aftermarket brake drums that
may be fitted to Scania P400
lorries within their fleet.
We are aware of 2 cases
where aftermarket drums,
which were not manufactured
or supplied by Scania, have
failed on P400 lorries.
No front braking
Both lorries were left without
front braking and were fully
laden.
The drums failed in the same
way when the braking surface
fractured and separated
from the mounting ring. It is
believed that this was not due
to normal wear and tear.
We have been unable to
identify the manufacturer but
an image of one of the failed
drums is shown above.
Let us know
We are asking operators to let
us know if they have similar
drums fitted to their lorries
and their supplier by calling
us on
0117 9543425 or emailing
vsb@dvsa.gov.uk
Vehicle safety defects can
also be reported at DVSA’s
online vehicle recalls and
faults service
