TRUCKS INSPECTION * Australia - Major defects: Cracked brake drums and discs, and air leaks
* Queensland - Transport firm audited after mechanical failure in Sydney
--- A transport company involved in a serious crash in south west Sydney early this month has been audited... Police say on Tuesday October 4 a prime mover pulling a trailer jack-knifed after a mechanical failure on the M7 Motorway at Prestons... As a result two northbound lanes were blocked for northbound traffic for an extended period of time... During this time officers inspected 27 trucks and trailers, where 14 minor defects were issued for engine oil leaks, dark window tinting, exhaust leaks, inoperative brake and driving lights, brake air leaks, broken and missing springs along with inoperative turning lights on trailers... Officers also issued three major defects in relation to cracked brake drums and discs, air leaks, excessive rod movements relating to brakes, diff oil leaks, and non compliant window tinting...
(Photo: Police and RMS audit 27 trucks and trailers from a transport firm at Wetherill Park and Mt White after one of their trucks jack knifed due to a mechanical failure on October 4 on the M7 at Prestons) -- Sydney, QNLD, Australia - Big Rigs - 24th Oct 2016
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