10-05-05 City Rover safety warning
Wheel Trims and Possible Tyre Damage
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has been informed by the Administrators of the MG Rover Group Limited that some City Rover models fitted with steel wheels were supplied with a wheel trim/embellisher that can, under certain operating conditions, rub on the tyre sidewall resulting in consequential damage to the tyre outer casing.
As MG Rover are no longer able to deal with this matter, VOSA, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, is informing all registered keepers of the potential safety risk.
Registered keepers are being advised to arrange to have their vehicle tyres inspected for damage, and for any necessary remedial action to be taken as soon as possible.
VOSA is not able to advise on the action that will be needed in relation to the vehicle and keepers should seek and rely on their own advice. MG Rover have indicated that, in their view, removal of the wheel trims is all that is necessary to address any potential problem.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
VOSA is responsible for:
- Processing applications for licences to operate lorries and buses and registering bus services
- Operating and administering testing schemes for all vehicles, including the supervision of the MOT testing scheme
- Enforcing the law on vehicles to ensure that they comply with legal standards and regulations
- Enforcing drivers' hours and licensing requirements
- Supporting Traffic Commissioners to help them make informed decisions on operator licensing, vocational drivers and bus registration requirements
- Providing training and advice for commercial operators
- Investigating vehicle accident, defects and recalls
Page last updated: 25/09/2006