Volvo Trucks Fm: Loss Of Control
Volvo Trucks Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 58 FM and FH model trucks because nuts that secure the draglink (part of the steering system) may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If a draglink detaches, the driver could lose steering control. Volvo will inspect the nuts on affected vehicles and tighten them to the correct specification if needed.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FM, VOLVO TRUCKS FH. Units affected: 58
- Reason
- On affected vehicles nuts securing the draglink(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification during production. There is a risk that a drag link could detach and steering control would be lost. Remedy: On affected vehicles check tighness of securing nuts and if necessary tighten to correct specification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-12-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/03aa4272-5eee-4faf-8e8d-5ac0988cf2c9