Volvo Trucks Fe: Steering May Fail
Volvo Trucks is recalling 23 FE model trucks with retrofit Low Entry Cabs because the steering limiter valve may not reduce system pressure properly, which could damage the steering link rod and ball joint and result in loss of steering control. The remedy involves replacing and adjusting the pressure limiting valves and inspecting or replacing the steering link rod if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FE. Units affected: 23
- Reason
- On retrofit Low Entry Cab the steering limiter valve does not offload the system pressure correctly. This may cause high stress/forces on the link rod adjusting sleeve and ball joint which could lead to damaged or broken parts. This may lead to loss of steering Remedy: On affected vehicles the pressure limiting valves are to be replaced and adjusted (this is a mandatory operation). The steering link rod should be checked and replaced if there is any sign of stress
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/200eca77-1117-4526-aba7-9387504fd31c