DAF has introduced a Night Lock for its XF, XG and XG⁺ truck series that is available as a retrofit solution.
The mechanical lock is integrated in the door panel of the trucks, making use of both the handrail and the structure of the door, in which the necessary reinforcements are already factory-installed.
It consists of a steel panel in the colour of the cab trim and features a rocker switch. When activated, the panel slides down to connect with the robust handrail. This blocks the door and prevents intruders from entering the cab. A red indicator clearly shows that the Night Lock has been activated. To ensure the driver can instantly exit the cab in case of an emergency, a single press on the rocker switch is sufficient to disengage the lock.
Extensive tests have shown that the lock can withstand forces up to 150% greater than any other similar system on the market. As a result, when fitted, doors of the XF, XG and XG+ trucks cannot be broken open with a crowbar.
