Volvo Trucks Fl: Brake Reaction Time
Volvo Trucks FL Brake Recall Summary Volvo Trucks FL vehicles with air suspension have brake reaction times that are slower than they should be because the brake piping diameter is too small, restricting air flow. The recall affects 208 vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Volvo will replace the brake piping and connectors with larger diameter parts to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FL. Units affected: 208
- Reason
- On vehicles fitted with air suspension it has been found that the brake reaction time is too slow. This is due to an air flow restriction caused by the diameter of the brake piping being too small. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of larger diameter brake piping and connector between the front air tank and the footbrake valve.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-10-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a9fc8c14-d26f-44bc-a71f-050c4b99673a