Deere + Company

Motor Coach Industries Limited

Daniel Edward Olson

Russell William Strong

John Raymond Arthur

Bryan Couch

An enhanced wheel data processing unit may analyze tire air temperature data from a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor fault codes from an ABS controller within a vehicle. When the enhanced wheel data processing unit determines that the tire air temperature is above a predetermined threshold for a given tire and that an ABS wheel speed sensor fault code exists for the wheel end corresponding to the same tire, the enhanced wheel data processing unit may initiate a vehicle shutdown or derate procedure. The vehicle shutdown or derate procedure may include instructions to give an operator of the vehicle a warning indicator for a predetermined time period before shutting down or derating the engine power to the vehicle.

Wheel end condition detection

A steering wheel console is provided that includes a sidewall with a recessed area. The recessed area carries air conditioning controls in a fashion that the controls do not extend outwardly of the recessed area. By locating the controls within the recessed area, the controls are substantially protected from being disturbed by interference from an operator's leg during entry and exit to/from the utility vehicle and during operation of the utility vehicle.

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Winnipeg, Canada

Daniel Edward Olson