Volvo Trucks recall: There is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to book the free repair. Replace the concerned spring brake cylinder/cylinders.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels.
The fix
Replace the concerned spring brake cylinder/cylinders.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH | 6 Feb 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | 20 |
| FME | 6 Feb 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | 20 |
| FHE | 6 Feb 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | 20 |
| FM | 6 Feb 2023 | 3 Mar 2023 | 20 |
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 17 March 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.