Volvo Trucks · FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM)

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.

Published: 04 August 2023
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 11/07/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01755/23
Model: 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,

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Sweden

Product description

Lorry