Volvo Trucks F16: Hand Control Valve Failure
Volvo Trucks is recalling approximately 69,340 F-series trucks (F6, F7, F10, F12, and F16 models) sold in the United Kingdom because a parking brake valve component may fail, potentially causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly. The fix involves disassembling the valve and replacing the upper cam plate tensioning springs and O-ring.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS F16, VOLVO TRUCKS F12, VOLVO TRUCKS F7, VOLVO TRUCKS F6, VOLVO TRUCKS F10. Units affected: 69,340
- Reason
- Failure of the parking brake valve upper cam plate around the central boss may allow the parking brake to release and could result in the vehicle running away. Remedy: Strip the valve and replace the upper cam plate tensioning springs and 'O' ring with quality assured items.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1994-08-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/db2e9a46-0f58-4790-b54c-d2fecb4ca27a