The AA has taken on 36 new MAN TGM 15.250 trucks, combining the OEM’s latest chassis technology with bespoke recovery bodies.
The trucks were developed by AA Fleet Engineering alongside MAN Truck & Bus, Boniface Engineering and Dyson.
Rather than replacing existing fleet vehicles, The AA worked with its recovery patrol force to design a new fleet that reflected the realities of roadside recovery.
Built on MAN’s 5,475mm wheelbase TGM 15.250 chassis and featuring the factory six-seater DN crew cab, the trucks include the OptiView digital mirror replacement system, which replaces conventional mirrors with high-definition cameras.
Advanced driver assistance systems are complemented by Redtronic emergency lighting and new high-point amber LED warning lights mounted on the recovery body.
Positioned at the highest point of the recovery frame when the slide bed is deployed, the lights help approaching drivers spot the truck from further away.
Dug Dudley, AA head of fleet engineering, said: “The best innovations are often the ones people don’t immediately notice.
“Every improvement on these trucks has been designed to solve a real challenge our patrols face when helping members at the roadside.
“Working with MAN, Boniface and Dyson has allowed us to combine the latest vehicle technology with practical engineering that makes a real difference.
“From better visibility to quicker repairs, every improvement has one purpose – keeping our patrols safer and our trucks available to help members.”
