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Volvo FM7 recalls

DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Volvo FM7 since 2000, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,762 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volvo FM7 recalls, newest first

  1. FM7 · vehicle may move forward when reverse gear engaged

    29 Sep 2000 · R/2000/095

    There is a possibility that the vehicle concerned has been delivered with a defect in the software program which could result in the vehicle moving forward when engaging reverse gear.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicle and reprogramme software. At the same time further upgrades will be carried out to the accelerator pedal.

    1 vehicle

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. FM7 · the injector pump delivery valve retainers may fracture resulting in fuel leakage

    15 Feb 2000 · R/2000/020

    The fuel delivery valve retainers may fracture. This may result in fuel mist being emitted in to the engine compartment and presenting a fire risk

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of quality controlled delivery valve retainers

    10 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.