BAMAKO (Reuters) - At least 20 people were killed in central Mali when a truck fell into a river after a suspected brake failure, the Malian government said on Wednesday.

The incident in the West African country’s Mopti region happened late on Monday night.

“The first report puts the toll at 20 killed and 63 rescued by emergency services,” the government said in a statement.

“According to the initial stages of the investigation, a technical failure relating to the brake system could be the origin of this dramatic accident,” it said.</s>BAMAKO: Twenty people died when a truck carrying scores of people back from a village fair in central Mali plunged into a river after its brakes failed, the government said Thursday.

The accident occurred late Monday in the central Saye region, a statement said.

"Sixty-three people were rescued and searches are continuing," it said.

"According to preliminary studies, a technical fault linked to the braking system was at the root of this dramatic accident."

It reminded transporters to follow the law and not mix passengers with merchandise or livestock being transported.

Accidents are common in Mali where bad roads and poorly kept vehicles abound with scant respect for traffic rules.</s>Chevrolet this week recalled three to four months worth of production Bolt EVs and Volt plug-in hybrids over a potential brake issue that could increase stopping distances of the small vehicles.

The recall affects 2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2018-2019 Volt models sold in the U.S. and Canada.

General Motors' filing with federal regulators doesn't specify the number of cars or say when owners should begin receiving mailed notices for the proposed fixes, and Chevrolet was unable to confirm those details immediately. Affected Bolt EVs were produced between March 27, 2018 and July 17, 2018 and affected Volts were produced between March 27, 2018 and June 20, 2018.

According to GM, rear brake pistons that were improperly chromed and tempered could leak and trap hydrogen gas in the brake lines and could lead to soft or spongy brake pedals.

The faulty brake systems could stretch braking distances of the affected models. Officials said drivers should notice the spongy brake pedal within 15 days of the vehicle's assembly. Dealers were instructed to bleed the brake system to relieve any trapped hydrogen gas.In its filing, GM said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the defect.

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The defective brake pedals are part of a larger recall affecting Mercedes-Benz vehicles and could be related to a similar recall by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. German supplier ZF said it was aware of the issue, but in its filing GM said the supplier did not notify it that the issue could affect Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.

GM issued the recall this week for more than 230,000 vehicles that also included Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Impala, and Malibu sedans and crossovers; GMC Terrain crossovers; Buick LaCrosse, and Cadillac XTS sedans.</s>General Motors is issuing a recall covering more than 240,000 vehicles for an issue that may cause brakes to feel soft.

The recall affects 2018 and 2019 versions of the Chevrolet Bolt, Cruze, Equinox, Impala and Volt; Buick Lacrosse and Regal; Cadillac XTS; and GMC Terrain. The 2018 Chevy Malibu is also included. Nearly 211,000 of the affected vehicles are in the U.S.

In a filing, the company said rear brake caliper pistons were improperly chromed by the manufacturer and may contain trapped hydrogen gas. If the gas is released into the vehicle’s brake system, rear-brake performance can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. GM said it has received no reports of any accidents.

Drivers will notice a soft or spongy feel to the brake pedal if gas is present in the brake system. GM added that the issue may not affect stopping distances.

GM will notify owners of affected vehicles, which are under warranty. Dealers will bleed the brakes to remove any gas.</s>General Motors is issuing a recall on more than 200,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 20,000 in Canada due to a soft, spongy brake pedal.

The recall involves the 2018 and 2019 models of the Chevrolet Bolt, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu and Volt. The Buick LaCrosse and Regal, the GMC Terrain and the Cadillac XTS are also impacted.

GM officials say the affected vehicles have improperly chromed rear brake pistons, which causes gas to form in the braking system's hydraulic circuit, creating the spongy brake pedals. If not corrected, the soft brakes could lead to issues on the road, including possible collisions if drivers can't accurately determine the proper stopping distance.

These issues may sound familiar to some as Fiat Chrysler just recalled nearly 155,000 vans and SUVs, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass for the same reason.

This is the first major recall for General Motors since August 2017 when the company recalled nearly 800,000 trucks for faulty power steering.</s>A premiere in the aftermarket – a brake disc for Mercedes AMG models

From the end of the year, dealers and workshops will for the first time have an aftermarket product for replacing brake discs on numerous Mercedes AMG series models at their disposal. Continental has developed a two-piece brake disc concept consisting of a drum and a friction ring. The brake is specially designed for high-performance vehicles in which the brake disc has to absorb a great deal of kinetic energy. The brake disc for the front axle covers high-performance models such as the Mercedes AMG C43 and E43, and the CLS and GLC.

In the future, brake discs will be available for the E Class A238, C238, S213 and W213 series, and Continental has also further developed the patented one-piece solution for the C Class. It now covers the models in which the original Mercedes-Benz disc is fitted as original equipment. Workshops can order them from their wholesaler from mid-October. There’s also another innovation for all brake discs offered by Continental for Mercedes-Benz models: The included fixing screws are now made of synthetic material instead of metal to protect the discs during installation.

Like all ATE brake discs, the new coated brake discs for the Mercedes models have proven that they meet the quality standards for original equipment. In numerous test bench trials, they have fulfilled the requirements of the European ECE-R90 standard and their functionality has been extensively and independently tested, confirming their safety. Continental, however, has taken this one step further: “We subjected our products to our own endurance test at the Nürburgring, where a professional driver was hired to put them through their paces. After multiple rounds with a full load, it was clear that our discs and screws would be taking pole position! Their wear pattern was similar to that of the OE product,” reports Frank Hollstein, head of technical product management for brakes.

ATE’s products not only meet the highest quality standards, they also convince drivers who nowadays are demanding more and more comfort. The entire ATE range is characterized by low noise levels and a harmonious driving experience and the brake discs for the Mercedes models also possess these qualities. Continental will continue to successively expand the product range in the future.</s>GREENBELT, Md. – Enforcement teams placed 21.6% of commercial vehicles out of service during Level 1 inspections completed for this year’s Roadcheck inspection blitz run from June 5-7.

The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) event recorded 67,502 truck and bus inspections in Canada and the U.S., with 7,181 on this side of the border. Of the total, 11,897 vehicles and 2,664 drivers recorded out-of-service conditions.

Brake adjustment and brake system violations combined to represent 44.7% of all out-of-service vehicle violations.

The top equipment out-of-service conditions were for brake systems (4,536), tires and wheels (3,058), and brake adjustment (2,612). The top violations for drivers involved hours of service (1,326), incorrect licence classes (648), and false record of duty status (308).

When Level 1, 2 and 3 inspections are considered, 3.9% of inspected drivers were placed out of service – and almost half of those (43.7%) were because of hours of service violations. Still, fewer than 2% of drivers were placed out of service for hours of service violations when all inspections were considered.

Hour of service was a special focus this year, following a recently introduced mandate for electronic logging devices in the U.S.

Of all the hazardous material and dangerous goods equipment that faced a Level 1 or 2 inspection, out-of-service rates were as low as 13.1%. The top causes for those were for loading (25.6% of violations), other hazardous materials (21.3%), and shipping papers (19.9%).</s>The complete research framework on Global Modular Brake System Market includes a brief on these trends that can help the businesses operating in the industry to understand the market and strategize for their business expansion accordingly. The research report analyzes the market size, industry share, growth, key segments, CAGR and key drivers.The present Modular Brake System market situation and upcoming prospects of the sector also have been analysed. In addition, supreme strategical venture in the market, which includes product improvement, tie-ups, partnerships, etc., are scrutinized.The prevalent Modular Brake System market trends and opportunities are also taken into consideration in industry study.

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If you're a particularly eagle-eyed reader, then you might be thinking, "Hey, that sounds familiar. Why does that sound familiar? What gives?" Well, friend, that's because Fiat Chrysler recalled 154,000 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for the something that sounds identical just a few weeks ago.

The brake calipers in question appear to have come from the ZF group in Germany, which reports that it is also looking into its calipers that were equipped on Audi, BMW and Volkswagen vehicles.

For the GM recall, the vehicles affected are the 2018 and 2019 model years of Chevy Bolt, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu and Volt. Also affected are the Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS and GMC Terrain.
At least 20 people are killed in central Mali when a truck plunges into a river after a suspected brake failure.