Volvo Trucks
FH FM 4
15 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your FH FM 4 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Volvo Trucks dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
15
Volvo Trucks FH FM 4 · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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A SPECIFIC RELAY ASSEMBLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2022/190 · 1 Jul 2022
1 Jul 2022Defect
There is a risk that a specific relay assembled in the vehicle may short-circuit.
Remedy
: Replace the power relay of affected vehicles.
Build window
Built 5 Oct 2020 – 15 May 2022
~25 vehicles affected
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THE WIND SCREEN WIPER MIGHT STOP WORKING ON THE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RAIN SENSOR
R/2022/154 · 20 May 2022
20 May 2022Defect
There is a risk that the wind screen wiper might stop working.
Remedy
Update vehicle software and replace the wiper relay.
Build window
Built 1 Mar 2021 – 21 Mar 2022
~1,385 vehicles affected
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DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE AIR SPRING MEMBER CAN GET LOOSEAND A STEERING EFFECTMIGHT APPEAR FOR THE REAR AXLE
R/2021/272 · 14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021Defect
Nuts used for the rear axle snow chain installation may have wrong material hardness.�
Remedy
Replace nuts on all affected trucks
Build window
Built 17 May 2021
~1 vehicles affected
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A SETTING OF THE SOFTWARE PARAMETER FOR THE REMOTE DRIVE EXTERNAL PARKING BRAKE REQUEST IS SET TO AN ERRONEOUS VALUE
R/2021/112 · 26 Mar 2021
26 Mar 2021Defect
A setting of the software parameter for the remote drive external parking brake request is set to an erroneous value.
Remedy
Software update.
Build window
Built 13 Mar 2019 – 8 Jul 2020
~7 vehicles affected
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THE STEERING LINK ROD RETAINER NUT MAY HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED INCORRECTLY
R/2021/065 · 1 Mar 2021
1 Mar 2021Defect
The steering link rod retainer nut may have been tightened incorrectly
Remedy
The torque of the link rod retainer nut will be assessed and if necessary the link rod and upper steering arm will be replaced.
Build window
Built 11 Mar 2019 – 27 Nov 2020
~6 vehicles affected
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ONE OR MORE PINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SOLDERED CORRECTLY IN THE MAIN SWITCH CONTROL UNIT
R/2020/362 · 7 Dec 2020
7 Dec 2020Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that one or more pins might not be properly soldered in the main switch control unit.
Remedy
Check the main control switch unit and replace if necessary.
Build window
Built 20 Oct 2020 – 12 Nov 2020
~25 vehicles affected
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THERE IS A TOO SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN EXHAUST OUTLET AND THE RIGHT HAND FIRST DRIVEN AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER
R/2020/264 · 15 Sep 2020
15 Sep 2020Defect
There is a too short distance between exhaust outlet and the right-hand first driven axle brake chamber.
Remedy
A new design and installation of the exhaust end pipe will be implemented.
Build window
Built 23 Oct 2019
~2 vehicles affected
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THERE IS A TOO SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN EXHAUST OUTLET AND THE RIGHT HAND FIRST DRIVEN AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER
R/2020/264 · 15 Sep 2020
15 Sep 2020Defect
There is a too short distance between exhaust outlet and the right-hand first driven axle brake chamber.
Remedy
A new design and installation of the exhaust end pipe will be implemented.
Build window
Built 6 Nov 2019
~2 vehicles affected
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POSSIBILTY OF PAINTED WHEEL RIMS BECOMING LOOSE
R/2020/007 · 13 Jan 2020
13 Jan 2020Defect
Possibility of painted wheel rims becoming loose
Remedy
The wheels must be replaced.
Build window
Built 26 Sep 2018 – 3 Dec 2018
~6 vehicles affected
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DEGRADE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL COMPONENT
R/2019/242 · 1 Jul 2019
1 Jul 2019Defect
Premature degradation of emission control component
Remedy
Check and If found then replacement of Silencer.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~432 vehicles affected
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DEGRADE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL COMPONENT
R/2019/240 · 3 Apr 2019
3 Apr 2019Defect
Premature degradation of emission control component
Remedy
Check and If found then replacement of Silencer.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~7,920 vehicles affected
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DEGRADE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL COMPONENT
R/2019/241 · 3 Apr 2019
3 Apr 2019Defect
Premature degradation of emission control component
Remedy
Check and If found then replacement of Silencer.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~646 vehicles affected
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THE EGR OIL HOSE IS NOT TO CORRECT GEOMETRY SPECIFICATION
R/2019/113 · 1 Apr 2019
1 Apr 2019Defect
The EGR oil hose is not according to specification regarding geometry.
Remedy
Replacement of the EGR oil hose between the EGR valve and the oil filter housing
Build window
Built 30 Jan 2019 – 15 Mar 2019
~39 vehicles affected
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THE LINK ROD RETAINER JOINT TORQUE TIGHTENING PROCESS WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY SECURED
R/2019/069 · 28 Feb 2019
28 Feb 2019Defect
Steering link rod joint clamp may be insecure.
Remedy
Check the torque on the link rod and if applicable replace the link rod.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 2018 – 31 Jan 2019
~9 vehicles affected
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INSUFFICIENT FORGING STATUS IN STEERING ARM
R/2019/196 · 21 Jun 2018
21 Jun 2018Defect
Steering arm may have insufficient forging status and become insecure
Remedy
Replacement of steering arm on front axle
Build window
Built 6 Jun 2019 – 13 Jun 2019
~2 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Volvo Trucks dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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