Volvo Trucks Fl6: Parking Brake May Inadvertently Be Activated
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FL6. Units affected: 145
- Reason
- The non-return valve on the 4-way protection valve has been fitted in the wrong position. If there is a large leak in the main brake air feed circuit to the trailer brakes all air pressure will be lost in the parking brake circuit. The parking brake will then be activated therein locking the rear wheels on the tractor unit. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and remove the non-return valve from the inlet side to the outlet side of the 4-way protection valve.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-02-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6f078b3a-858d-4d90-8879-3116ff8dd6b7