VOLVO TRUCKS — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2025-01-23

Volvo Trucks may accelerate unintentionally due to a software issue

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-23
Manufacturer	VOLVO GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	FLE, FEE
Model year	2020 - 2021
Units affected	4
Defect	Due to a software issue, the vehicle may accelerate without the pedal being depressed. This may result in unintended vehicle movement._x000D_ Note: The vehicle can be stopped immediately by engaging the hand or park brake and when at low speed by changing the gear to neutral. An unintended movement of the vehicle may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised Volvo dealership to schedule an appointment to have the software updated, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006246
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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