Volvo FH16 recalls

There is a risk that some screw joints inside the traction voltage batteries might not have been tightened according to our assembly process.

Fix: Update a software that can detect potential loose screw joints. It will then disconnect the suspect battery and prevent any incident.

vehicle count not given · built 23 May 2022 to 22 Jan 2024

An interrupted earth cable can cause current to return to the battery through the steering shaft.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the earth cable checked for damage and continuity of earth connections.Should any damage be found this will be repaired and the steering shaft renewed.

196 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

2,690 vehicles

There is a possibility that the vehicle may move forward when reverse gear is engaged due to a defect in the gearbox software program.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and re-program gearbox software.

61 vehicles

Upper steering arm may fracture where bolted to stub axle. (Left hand drive vehicles only)

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the upper steering arm with a quality assured unit.

10 vehicles

The valve for pneumatic operation of the electrical main switch is so located that it is possible for the driver to operate the switch unintentionally. This could cause a total black out of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the pneumatic valve with a modified unit.

18 vehicles