EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry Volvo Trucks “FH16” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01301/21
Summary
Mechanical stress associated with a weakness in the AHI (after-treatment hydrocarbon injection) pipe interconnector at the AHI injector. The stress may be attributed to strain caused by engine vibrations associated with low pipe strength. Engine vibrations may cause damage and a consequent increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market…
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Product
Lorry — Volvo Trucks
- Brand
- Volvo Trucks
- Name / model
- FH16 · Models: 2423C, 2433C, 2443C, 24A3C, 24B3C, 24G3C, 24J3C, 24K3C, 24L3C, 24Q3C, 24R3C, 24S3C, 24T3C, 24V3C, VT23R VT43R, VTA3T, VTG3T, VTJ3R, VTJ3T, VTL3R, VTL3T, VTR3R, VTS3R, VTS3T, VTT3R ,VTV3R, VTY3R, e11*2007/46*0271 e11*2007/46*3086 e11*2007/46*0272 e11*2007/46*3087 e5*2007/46*1014 e11*20
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 01/2014 to May 2019
What is the risk?
- Mechanical stress associated with a weakness in the AHI (after-treatment hydrocarbon injection) pipe interconnector at the AHI injector. The stress may be attributed to strain caused by engine vibrations associated with low pipe strength. Engine vibrations may cause damage and a consequent increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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 users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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