Volvo Trucks Fh12: Diesel Fuel May Dilute Engine Oil
Recall Summary Volvo Trucks is recalling 302 FH12 and FM12 model trucks because a brass plug in the fuel injector may loosen, allowing diesel fuel to mix with engine oil. This can cause increased exhaust smoke and potentially leak oil and fuel through the breather pipe. The trucks will be inspected and fuel injectors will be checked or replaced as needed.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FH12, VOLVO TRUCKS FM12. Units affected: 302
- Reason
- A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-04-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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