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More than 50,000 commercial vehicles were recalled in the second half of 2007, one-fifth of which were heavy trucks. Iveco was the subject of four campaigns, the largest of which affected 10,117 Eurocargos. There was a possibility that the contacts in the cab wiring loom may oxidise and cause overheating of the connector block. In the worst case scenario this might have caused a fire.

And just over 3,000 Eurocargos needed their steering column shaft checked, and if necessary replaced,  in order to prevent potential steering failure. The same defect and remedy resulted in the recall of 509 Iveco Stralis trucks. The exhaust silencer bolting mounts had to be checked, and where necessary replaced, on 151 Iveco Eurotrakker and Stralis models.

A total of 3,358 Scania P- and R-Series trucks were recalled, and where necessary their track-rod end-clamp nuts and bolts were replaced. Another 1,293 other Scanias (various models) required attention to the mounting rail, which connects the 24v supply between the chassis and cab. There was a fear that it might have been incorrectly torqued, resulting in a build-up of heat.

Close to 500 Seddon Atkinsons required dealer attention because of the possibility that contacts in the cab wiring loom may oxidize and cause overheating of the connector block. In the worst case it could have resulted in a fire. A further 151 were recalled because an incorrect length of steering column shaft might have been fitted.

Volvo's  most significant recall affected 276 FMs and FHs - which required attention to prevent bolts becoming loose on their brake calliper bridges. The largest LCV recall affected LDV Maxus owners, with 21,249 returning to the dealer to rectify a possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub. Some 8,686 Fiat Ducatos were recalled, either to eradicate the risk of the windscreen wiper motor failing, or to prevent the steering from becoming stiff.