Volvo Trucks FL3 recall: Risk of rear underrun detaching
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It has been identified the mounting bolts/nuts for the rear underrun device may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the rear underrun device becoming detached from the vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage replace the mounting bolts/nuts and torque them to the correct specification.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It has been identified the mounting bolts/nuts for the rear underrun device may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the rear underrun device becoming detached from the vehicle.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage replace the mounting bolts/nuts and torque them to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL3 | – | – | 3 |
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 24 April 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.