New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are issuing an industry alert to warn public transport bus operators of a possible issue with nighttime visibility when bicycles are carried on a front-mounted bike rack.
Industry alert: Poor nighttime visibility caused by bike racks on some buses [PDF, 610 KB]
On some buses fitted with a bike rack, bicycles carried at night can partially obscure the headlamp/s causing a lack of illumination of the road ahead. This is non-compliant with the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 (the Rule).
The industry alert provides information on how operators can check if their buses are affected, and what they can do if they find their fleet is affected.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued this industry alert to warn heavy vehicle specialist certifiers and heavy vehicle service providers about the risk of cracks forming in perforated chassis rails.
Industry alert: Risk of cracks in perforated chassis rails [PDF, 737 KB]
Heavy vehicle service providers should make sure:
Waka Kotahi has issued an Industry Alert for trunnion pin type suspension systems.
The Industry Alert provides information about the risks associated with repair or refurbishment of trunnion pin type rear suspension systems common to many heavy vehicles.
An incident where the trunnion pin was ejected from a heavy vehicle suspension causing fatal injuries was investigated by the Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST). The Police investigation and report in 2019 found that the incident was mainly caused by the trunnion pin breaking. In addition, the overhaul techniques and replacement parts used during a recent refurbishment of the truck’s rear suspension assembly were of concern.
The industry alert is aimed at heavy vehicle service providers and heavy vehicle operators to ensure all repairers of heavy vehicles are aware of this issue.
The key points of the alert
Service providers and vehicle operators should:
Read our Industry alert: Risks associated with trunnion pin type suspension systems [PDF, 650 KB]