Volvo FM recalls

On affected vehicles aged NOx sensors could result in higher NOx emissions when driving leading to a noncompliance of regulations.

Fix: Install updated NOx monitoring software.

2,903 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2019 to 10 Sep 2023

On affected vehicles there is a risk DPF bypass leakage can occur due to gasket assembly and material issues at the supplier. The bypass leakage can lead to excessive particle number emissions from the engine and after treatment system.

Fix: Remove DPF and fit an improved gasket.

23 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2025 to 3 Nov 2025

On affected vehicles there is a risk that screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose. It might lead to strange behaviour of the truck and noise and in worst case loss of steering control.

Fix: Check the torque level on the screws retorque and if necessary replace parts.

33 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2025 to 1 Dec 2025

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.

27 vehicles · built 23 May 2022 to 22 Jan 2024

There is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels.

Fix: Replace the concerned spring brake cylinder/cylinders.

20 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2023 to 3 Mar 2023

Potential that the screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose.

Fix: Apply correct torque value on concerned screws and/or replace defected parts.

297 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2021 to 21 Nov 2022

Self-Adjusting function in the brake caliper housing out of function.

Fix: Inspection of the brake housings and replacement if found faulty.

262 vehicles · built 2 Jul 2018 to 10 Dec 2018

It has been identified there is a possibility that during production the split pin for the brake pedal cross shaft may not have been correctly installed. This could result in the reduction of braking effort due to the movement of the cross shaft.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required fit a split pin or further secure the currently installed split pin.

9,631 vehicles

It is possible for oil leaks to develop as a result of o-rings of incorrect specification being fitted to the oil pipes connected to the filter housing and cooling duct. If not rectified oil can leak onto the road surface and endanger other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the o-rings with ones of the correct specification.

33 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2015 to 28 Aug 2015

The mounting screws for the steered axles may not have been tightened correctly at the factory. If the screws are not fully tight the screws may undo and in the very worst case scenario if warnings are not heeded lead to the axle/s becoming insecure with the attendent loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check torque of the axle screws. Where necessary the axle locating pin will be checked and new screws fitted. Additionally where necessary the suspension anchorage will be replaced.

44 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2014 to 1 Jun 2015

It has been identified that the lower attachment bolt for the cab tilting ram may have been torqued to too high a torque specification. This can result in the bolt becoming stretched which could cause a breakage of the bolt and the cab may either fall backwards or right forwards whilst it is being tilted.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the lower cab attachment bolt and torque to the correct specification.

25 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2014 to 10 Apr 2015

The brake hoses for the front spring actuators are of insufficient length and the hoses for the front service brakes could be of insufficient length. In certain circumstances the hoses can detach from the nipple allowing the parking brakes to apply or in the case of service brake hose failure longer than expecting stopping distances could occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front spring brake hoses and where necessary front service brake hoses with ones of sufficient length.

123 vehicles · built 26 Nov 2012 to 30 Nov 2014

On affected vehicles nuts securing the draglink(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification during production. There is a risk that a drag link could detach and steering control would be lost.

Fix: On affected vehicles check tighness of securing nuts and if necessary tighten to correct specification.

29 vehicles

Affected vehicles maty be assembled with T nipples in the air tubes which are not to specification. Air tubes may become insecure amd may cause the parking brake to inadvertently apply.

Fix: Identify defective T nipples and replace.

30 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2014 to 12 Mar 2014

A heat shield mounted on the frame can fall down on the starter motor and could cause a short circuit.The heat shield breaks due to fatigue caused by vibrations.

Fix: Remove heat shield.

1,817 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2011 to 21 May 2012

It has been identified that certain size mounting bolts may suffer Hydrogen Embrittlement which can cause them to fail. This can result in the bolts falling from the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicle for the fitment of a replacement bolt kit.

15 vehicles

The material of the steering arm bolts may not be to specification. As a result the bolts could crack and if not rectified the bolts could eventually fail totally causing loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering arm bolts.

318 vehicles

The material of the steering arm bolts may not be to specification. As a result the bolts could crack and if not rectified the bolts could eventually fail totally causing loss of directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering arm bolts.

294 vehicles

Due to poor bonding it is possible that the side air deflectors on the cab rear wall may become detached.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace air deflectors.

122 vehicles

Under certain circumstances there might be water ingress into the control unit of the overnight/parking heater which may cause a short circuit. In extreme circumstances it may result in a fire.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured component.

6 vehicles

The brake pipe unions (Air Nipples) on the parking/hand brake system have been tightened above the specified torque setting. This could result in the unions failing and cause an unintentional deployment of the parking/hand brake.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles where the unions will be replaced and the correct torque setting applied.

7 vehicles

The incorrect torque setting has been applied to the oil turbo hose which may lead to an oil leak and risk of fire

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check and rectify torque setting.

64 vehicles

A power loss to the tachograph may occur when the main switch is turned off because the wiring harnesses to the main switch were assembled incorrectly.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reassemble the wiring harnesses to the correct specification.

325 vehicles

It has been identified that the near and offside locking plunger fixing bolts may have been incorrectly located. Should this be the case the fifth wheel would not be correctly locked to the slider frame.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts checked for correct fitment with the fifth wheel being changed if this is not the case.

852 vehicles

The hydraulic servo pipe can become loose from its connection which could leak and lead to the loss of power steering assistance.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the hydraulic servo hose.

1,988 vehicles

It is possible for the gearbox noise shield to come in contact with a high temperature heat source such as the exhaust pipe. This could under special driving conditions lead to smoke and glow from the gearbox noise shield. There will be no fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the gearbox noise shield.

22 vehicles

It has been identified that the gearbox noise shield may come into contact with high a temperature heat source

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the noise shield removed.

183 vehicles

The ADR sign is fitted to the front grille in a way which will prevent it from resisting high temperatures and as such it will not comply with the ADR legal requirements

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and introduce a steel wire between the ADR sign and grille so that it will resist heat for 15 minutes.

277 vehicles

It has been identified that the main switch can crack which can cause an electrical short circuit.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have initially had the subject switch disconnected. However an exchange switch has now been mae availagble to all customers who require it and will be fitted free of charge.

8,101 vehicles

It has been identified that in adverse conditions the securing pin of the coupling release handle can become unfastened due to an oversize drilling. Loss of the pin can result in the coupling not being securely fastened.

Fix: Operators will be sent a repair kit to secure the pin. In addition a work method advising as to the pre-driving checks that need to be carried out.

101 vehicles

The holes on the brake caliper bridge may have been double threaded which may cause the bolts to become loose

Fix: Recall affected vehicles check part numbers and if necessary replace brake bridge

276 vehicles

The incorrect gearbox heat shield has been assembled which does not fulfil the manufacturers demand regarding fire resistance.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the heat shield.

3 vehicles

Some ADR vehicles have a common cab heater assembled instead of a cab heater for ADR vehicles. Because of this the ADR vehicles do not fulfil the ADR Regulations.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the cab heater if the vehicle has been fitted with the wrong specification heater.

18 vehicles

It has been identified that due to a misalignment of the weld and poor root penetration of the weld fillet material the TAG axle hub may dislodge from the axle.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the TAG axle replaced.

21 vehicles

The NOx sensor has a built in over voltage protection which is triggered by a voltage above 32 volts. When this is over the voltage protection and is active faults codes can be produced for example Headlight and Rear Lights can be disabled.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and modify software.

6 vehicles

It is possible for the exhaust pipe of the parking heater to be squeezed and restricted which could result in exhaust fumes entering the cab.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the exhaust pipe and clamp. Additionally the drain hole on the exhaust silencer is to be closed.

27 vehicles

On axles with parking brake it has been found that some brakes are binding which can cause overheating of the brakes.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake pads.

1,044 vehicles

It has been identified that a number of vehicles may have left the assembly plant without a split pin in the track rod end securing nut. In this condition it is a possibility that the securing nuts may work loose.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of the split pins and if theses are in place no additional work will be carried out. If the spilt pins are found to be missing the assembly will be dismantled and then re-torqued ensuring that the split pins are in place.

5 vehicles

Water and dirt can penetrate into the trailing axle hub which can lead to severe damage and eventual failure of the hub bearings

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a deflector to the axle hub mounting. Inspect the bearings hubs and axle for damage. Replace parts where necessary.

1,126 vehicles

At high inclination the sealing boot of the axle 'V' stay ball joint can be damaged and allow the ingress of water and dirt which can cause the ball joint to wear prematurely and cause the axle to become loose.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit modified 'V' stay

2,612 vehicles