FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM)
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01755/23 |
| Brand | Volvo Trucks |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | VT23R, VTS3T, VTA3R, VTA3T, VTG3T, VTJ3R, VTJ3T, VT43R, VTV3R, VTS3R, VTT3R, VTC3R, VTC3T, VTG3R, VTN3R, VTU3R, VTP3R, VTL3R, VTL3T, VTR3R, VTY3R, e1*2007/46*1444*18, e1*2007/46*1445*18, e1*2007/46*1413*19, e5*2007/46*1020*05, e5*2007/46*1021*05, e5*2007/46*1015*05, e1*2007/46*0968*29, e1*2007/46*0967*29, e1*2007/46*0970*29, e1*2007/46*0979*29, e1*2007/46*1149*25, e1*2007/46*1412*19, e1*2007/46*1443*18, , e5*2007/46*1023*05, e5*2007/46*1022*05, e5*2007/46*1014*05, e5*2007/46*1013*05, e5*2007/46*1016*05, e5*2007/46*1018*05, e5*2007/46*1017*05, e5*2007/46*1019*05, |
| Published | 4 August 2023 |
Risk Description
Due to a software issue both 12 V batteries and their power cables may overheat during charging of deep-cycle traction batteries. This could cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 11/07/2023
Product Description
Lorry