Volvo Trucks FEE and FLE recall: C0444 Traction Battery Replace FLE FEE 3 and C0470 Traction Battery repair FLE FEE 3 and C0510 Traction battery replace wave 2 FLE FEE 3 C0529 Traction battery replace wave 3 FLE FEE 3)
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to…
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to book the free repair. Replace Traction batteries
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats.
The fix
Replace Traction batteries
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEE | 11 May 2023 | 11 May 2023 | 1 |
| FEE | 24 Jun 2024 | 24 Jun 2024 | 1 |
| FLE | 3 May 2023 | 19 Jun 2024 | 2 |
| FEE | 3 May 2023 | 19 Jun 2024 | 4 |
| FEE | 11 Apr 2023 | 11 Apr 2023 | 1 |
| FLE | 24 Jun 2024 | 24 Jun 2024 | 1 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.