Volvo Trucks Fh: During Cab Tilt Cab Could Fall Without Any Damping

Volvo Trucks FH Recall Summary Volvo Trucks is recalling 7,391 FH model vehicles due to a potential oil leak in the cab tilt cylinder that could cause the cab to fall without damping when tilted. The manufacturer will replace the reservoir filler plug and inspect or replace the tilt ram and cylinder as needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

VOLVO TRUCKS

Product

Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FH. Units affected: 7,391

Reason

There is a potential risk of an internal oil leakage in the cab tilt cylinder. As a consequence during cab tilt the cab could fall when over top dead centre without any damping . Remedy: On affected vehicles replace reservoir filler plug. Inspect tilt ram and cylinder and where necessary replace.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-03-29

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/38ca5859-c558-45aa-9946-d5cf9c357b1c