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VOLVO TRUCKS FH13B42T, FH13B62T, FH13B82R, FHE 42T, FM13B62T, FME 42T, FMLE 42R — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2024-11-04

Volvo FH/FM trucks: lower trim panel may loosen and detach at high speed

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-04
Manufacturer	VOLVO TRUCKS
Models affected	FH13B42T, FH13B62T, FH13B82R, FHE 42T, FM13B62T, FME 42T, FMLE 42R
Units affected	234
Defect	There is a risk that the lower trim panel might get loose and blow away mainly when driving on roadways at high speed.
Remedy	The assembly of the panels will be inspected to make sure it is correctly done and the lower trim panel will be firmly attached to the cab by screws.
Recall number	R/2024/445
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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