Volvo Trucks FL and FE recall: Drag link joints may be incorrectly torqued
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that the securing nuts may become loose. This can result in the drag link rod…
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts. If found to be incorrect then replace the drag link.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that the securing nuts may become loose. This can result in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or the pitman arm.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts. If found to be incorrect then replace the drag link.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 3 May 2016 | 3 May 2016 | 2 |
| FE | 12 Apr 2016 | 12 Apr 2016 | 2 |
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 3 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.