Safety fear sparks heavy vehicle recall

Urgent safety inspections have been ordered for 2250 pre-1980 Ford trucks, buses and motor homes.

Land Transport NZ took the action after a broken steering component caused a school bus crash in Southland this month.

The agency says people with R and D series heavy Ford vehicles made before 1980 should stop using them immediately until they have been inspected.

"The fact that these potentially defective components may be fitted to a large number of heavy vehicles on New Zealand roads, including buses, makes us extremely concerned," said Director of Land Transport Wayne Donnelly.

Concerned owners can get more information at the link below, or call 0800 699 000.