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Volvo FM9 recalls

DVSA has published 5 safety recalls that name the Volvo FM9 since 2003, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,365 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volvo FM9 recalls, newest first

  1. FM9 · oil may leak

    29 Feb 2008 · R/2008/041

    It is possible that the oil filter housing to be pierced by the valve cone. This could lead to loss of oil and engine seizure.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the oil filter housing.

    31 vehicles

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. FM9 · possible fuel leak

    1 Jul 2003 · R/2003/107

    The glass fibre content in the fuel pipe clamps may wear through the various pipes which comprise the engine fuel supply system. This could result in fuel leaks and a loss of power.

    Fix: Fit modified rubber protected fuel pipe clamps also cable ties where specified.

    572 vehicles

  5. 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

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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.