Volvo FL6 recalls

The pre-heat relay may become stuck in the closed position which could cause an over heating of the relay. If action is not taken to rectify this issue then there is the potential in extreme cases that the risk of fire could occur.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and disconnect the relay.

6,130 vehicles

An electrical short circuit can occur if the engine is cranked whilst the main switch is turned off.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be fitted with a new cable within the voltage converter circuit.

86 vehicles

A reduction in torque for the front axle U bolts and high material hardness of the rear axle U bolts may result in U bolt breakage and axle insecurity

Fix: Replace the front and rear axle U bolts and tighten to the appropriate torque.

1,376 vehicles

The throttle control ball joint may break away from the fuel injection pump lever and cause the engine to jump to full revs.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and reposition the throttle linkage connections. Renew any worn throttle control ball joints.

66 vehicles

The steering rod may not be sufficiently torqued to either the Pitman arm or the steering arm on the stub axle.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where required retorqueing of both connections on the steering arm.

393 vehicles

The studs that secure the front brake backplate to the front axle may not have gone through the hardening process. This means the studs are soft and could crack causing the brake backplates to loosen from the front axle.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the studs with quality assured fixings.

2 vehicles

The non-return valve on the 4-way protection valve has been fitted in the wrong position. If there is a large leak in the main brake air feed circuit to the trailer brakes all air pressure will be lost in the parking brake circuit. The parking brake will then be activated therein locking the rear wheels on the tractor unit.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and remove the non-return valve from the inlet side to the outlet side of the 4-way protection valve.

145 vehicles

The steel braided tether of the seat belt buckle is being deformed which can cause it to crack. This can occur as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail. At the same time the tether can be caught and pinched under the seat frames.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement of either the complete seat belt or the seat belt buckle depending on the type of seat fitted.

5,176 vehicles

As a result of the radio voltage transformers being incorrectly connected the master switch does not isolate the electrical system. It is therefore possible to start the engine with the master switch OFF which could melt the 3 amp voltage transformer and cause a fire within the vehicle.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of an alternative voltage transformer with modification to the associated wiring.

20 vehicles

There is a possibility that the front and rear wheel hubs on both the left and right hand sides of the vehicle were not properly secured to the axles at initial assembly.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hub security arrangement checked and where necessary rectified. Any parts found to be damaged as a result of insecurity will be replaced at the same time.

40 vehicles

There have been instances where the turbocharger shaft wheel assembly has been ground to the incorrect tolerances. This may cause the turbocharger to disintegrate into small pieces.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the turbochargers with quality assured units.

137 vehicles

Instances of drive axle lock-up have occurred under normal braking with the outfit in the light laden condition. This could cause a jack-knife situation.

Fix: All potentially affected vehicles will be recalled to Volvo Truck dealers for brake threshold and predominance checks. Where required adjustments will be carried out on the trailer predominance and/or load sensing valves.

72 vehicles

The subject vehicles have been equipped with incorrect braking system fluid which may overheat and cause vapour locking.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles purge the braking system of the incorrect brake fluid and refill with fluid of the correct specification.

115 vehicles

The bolts securing the steering gear to its mounting bracket may be loose.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check the steering gear mounting bolts for tightness. Where bolts are found to be loose the mounting brackets and bolts will be examined for damage. Damaged bolts will be replaced and any burring of the bracket removed.

114 vehicles