Volvo Trucks Fl6: Brake Backplate May Become Insecure
Recall Summary Volvo Trucks FL6 vehicles may have front brake backplates that are not securely fastened to the front axle due to studs that were not properly hardened during manufacturing. The soft studs could crack, potentially causing the brake backplates to loosen. This recall affects 2 vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom, and the remedy involves replacing the studs with properly manufactured ones.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FL6. Units affected: 2
- Reason
- The studs that secure the front brake backplate to the front axle may not have gone through the hardening process. This means the studs are soft and could crack causing the brake backplates to loosen from the front axle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the studs with quality assured fixings.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-03-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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