Volvo Trucks Fm12: Possible Insecurity Of Upper Steering Arm
Volvo Trucks is recalling approximately 13,450 FM-series trucks because screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened during manufacturing, potentially damaging the threads and compromising steering control. The fix involves removing and inspecting the screws and steering arm, replacing the screws in all cases and the steering arm itself if thread damage is found. This recall affects Volvo FM7, FM10, FM12, FH12, and FH16 trucks distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FM12, VOLVO TRUCKS FM7, VOLVO TRUCKS FH12, VOLVO TRUCKS FH16, VOLVO TRUCKS FM10. Units affected: 13,450
- Reason
- The screws securing the upper steering arm may have been overtightened damaging the threads of the screws and the threads in the steering arm knuckle. In the worst case situation a loss of steering control could result. Remedy: Remove the screws from the steering arm knuckle and examine the threads on both components for damage. Fit new bolts in all cases and new steering arms when the threads in the knuckle are found to be damaged.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-07-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8e03ba54-f870-4dec-b101-1daeb523a9e9