Volvo Trucks Fm12: Possible Fracture Of Rear Axle U Bolts
Recall Summary Volvo Trucks is recalling approximately 3,402 FM12, FH12, and FM9 model trucks because the rear axle spring U bolts may be made with material that is too hard, which could cause them to break and shift the axle out of position. Dealers will check the tightness of these bolts and replace all bolts on the affected axle if any breakage is found before reaching the proper tightness specification. This recall affects trucks distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FM12, VOLVO TRUCKS FH12, VOLVO TRUCKS FM9. Units affected: 3,402
- Reason
- The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle. Remedy: Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2003-07-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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