Volvo Trucks FH recall: During cab tilt cab could fall without any damping
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a potential risk of an internal oil leakage in the cab tilt cylinder. As a consequence during cab tilt the cab could fall when over top dead centre without any damping .
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace reservoir filler plug. Inspect tilt ram and cylinder and where necessary replace.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a potential risk of an internal oil leakage in the cab tilt cylinder. As a consequence during cab tilt the cab could fall when over top dead centre without any damping .
The fix
On affected vehicles replace reservoir filler plug. Inspect tilt ram and cylinder and where necessary replace.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH | 23 Nov 2012 | 12 Feb 2016 | 7,391 |
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 29 March 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.