Volvo Trucks Fm12: Vehicle May Move Forward When Engaging Reverse Gear

Volvo Trucks Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 305 trucks (FM12, FM10, FM7, FH12, and FH16 models) distributed in the United Kingdom because a gearbox software defect may cause the vehicle to move forward when reverse gear is engaged. The manufacturer will reprogram the gearbox software to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
VOLVO TRUCKS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FM12, VOLVO TRUCKS FM10, VOLVO TRUCKS FM7, VOLVO TRUCKS FH12, VOLVO TRUCKS FH16. Units affected: 305
Reason
There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2000-05-30
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/303a8ff3-4165-440e-aa1c-a9bf39e0fc2b