Volvo Trucks Fm9: Possible Malfunction Of Engine Management System
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2,484 FM9, FM12, and FH12 trucks because the engine management system may continue using outdated data instead of switching to a safe limp-home mode if the data connection fails. This could cause the truck to keep responding to old throttle or cruise control commands rather than safely limiting power. The fix involves reprogramming the engine control unit.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FM9, VOLVO TRUCKS FM12, VOLVO TRUCKS FH12. Units affected: 2,484
- Reason
- The engine management system could possibly continue to use the the last received data from the vehicle ECU. For example in the event of a datalink short the vehicle may not switch to limp home mode but continue to respond to the last received command from either the throttle or cruise control. Remedy: Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU).
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2003-03-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f3a6276d-85bc-43b7-8e9f-90864b878a7e