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Volvo FM12 recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Volvo FM12 since 2000, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 5,702 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volvo FM12 recalls, newest first

  1. FH12, FM12, FM9 · possible fracture of rear axle u bolts

    7 Jul 2003 · R/2003/112

    The material hardness of the rear axle spring U bolts may be too high. As a consequence they could break and allow dislocation of the axle.

    Fix: Check the tioghtness of the rear axle spring U bolts. If any U bolt breaks before the the specified torque is achieved all U bolts on the affected axle must be replaced.

    1,134 vehicles

  2. FM12, FM9 · potential loss of power steering.

    1 Jul 2003 · R/2003/106

    The power steering servo hose may become detached at its connection with the steel pressure supply pipe. This will result in loss of the servo oil and make the vehicle difficult to steer.

    Fix: Cut the original hose and remove it from the steering gear. Fit a new high pressure hose which has a nut and ferrule fixing arrangement.

    800 vehicles

  3. FH12, FM12, FM9 · possible malfunction of engine management system

    10 Mar 2003 · R/2003/044

    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.

    Fix: Re-programme the engine ECU (EECU).

    828 vehicles

  4. FH12, FH16, FM10, FM12, FM7 · possible insecurity of upper steering arm

    3 Jul 2000 · R/2000/075

    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

  5. FH12, FH16, FM10, FM12, FM7 · vehicle may move forward when engaging reverse gear

    30 May 2000 · R/2000/064

    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

  6. FH12, FM12 · air filter in the air intake may ignite

    8 May 2000 · R/2000/058

    There is a possibility that a foreign object may enter the air intake. Air intake efficiency could be reduced and the intake might ignite should for example a lighted cigarette be sucked into the system.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace existing air intake with a modified air intake equipped with a steel grille.

    38 vehicles

  7. FH12, FM12 · diesel fuel may dilute engine oil

    4 Apr 2000 · R/2000/035

    A brass plug in the fuel injector body may come loose. If this happens diesel fuel will dilute engine oil. An increase in exhaust smoke may occur. There is also a possibility that oil and fuel would vent through the breather pipe to atmosphere.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check or replace fuel injectors.

    151 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.