This analysis provides a survey of the frequencies of defects in lorries, classified according to weight and age, and the causes of typical weak points. The manufacturer usually has accurate information for the first few years because of his quality controls, but for older vehicles the market contact is lacking, and regular inspections can be very helpful.
In: Sicherheit und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Fuhrpark : Kolloquium der Freiwilligen Kraftfahrzeug- Überwachung im Technischen Überwachungs-Verein Rheinland e.V., Direktionsbereich Kraftfahrzeugverkehr, Veranstalter der TÜV-Akademie Rheinland am 5. Oktober 1978 in Köln-Poll, 170-198, 1 fig., 19 graph.
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