Brod Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 All those with the new type Fiat check your tool box security below the passenger seat. I had to make an emergency stop, fortunately I had no passenger. The tool box, quite heavy, shot forward, when I checked the retaining gadget, a plastic peg that twists through 45 degrees, was not there. I found it later with the spring and it looked like the locking tabs had broken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everhopeful Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 And while you're at it check the contents of the tool box. Mine was supplied with a tool missing and wheel changing would have been impossible! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I don't know how heavy the box is, but sounds like a safety issue if it broke lose under heavy braking, in an acident if would come forward with greater force, please report to VOSA if you think it may be problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 colin - 2008-09-20 8:26 PM I don't know how heavy the box is, but sounds like a safety issue if it broke lose under heavy braking, in an acident if would come forward with greater force, please report to VOSA if you think it may be problem. The box is not heavy but the tools and jack that are in it are. My van does not have a spare wheel but was supplied with a jack and wheel nut spanner, these have been thrown out and box is now a usefull hidden locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 ruper123, 1st time I ever used my Jack and wheel spanner was when I drove over a resurfaced road with loose stones. I did not go fast not wantmg to chip my precious new van and suddenly a squeal, very loud, from front wheel started. The only way I could get the stone out from between the brake caliper and the disc was to take the wheel off. So, maybe one day you might find despite not having a spare, the jack and spanner will come in very handy. Also if you do get a punture and have to wait patiently for break down services you can use the jack to get the van level while you have cups of tea. Sounds like a safety issue if the box comes loose when braking hard and worth mentioning to VOSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brod Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thank you all. I am following the matter up with Fiat and VOSA Just as well to check your vans for yourself before you have to bring it all to halt suddenly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Brambles - 2008-09-21 12:40 AM ruper123, 1st time I ever used my Jack and wheel spanner was when I drove over a resurfaced road with loose stones. I did not go fast not wantmg to chip my precious new van and suddenly a squeal, very loud, from front wheel started. The only way I could get the stone out from between the brake caliper and the disc was to take the wheel off. So, maybe one day you might find despite not having a spare, the jack and spanner will come in very handy. Also if you do get a punture and have to wait patiently for break down services you can use the jack to get the van level while you have cups of tea. Sounds like a safety issue if the box comes loose when braking hard and worth mentioning to VOSA. For goodness sake Jon. I could carry a huge toolbox full of tools to try and cover every eventuality but I could still have an incident, as unlikely as the one you quote, I would not be able to deal with. All I carry is some duct tape and a couple of screwdrivers and just try and enjoy myself on holiday without constantly worrying that things might go wrong. No wonder some on here struggle with weight, just go through your van and throw all the rarely used junk out. Before anyone states the obvious, yes, if I had a spare I would carry a jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Ooooooo, looks like I touched a nerve. Edit. p.s. I didn't mean to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowley Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Checked mine, even when the securing catch was released I had difficulty sliding it forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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