Volvo lorry (FHE, FME, FMLE): speed may change unexpectedly because of software error
Because of a software error, the vehicle's speed may change unexpectedly when the auxiliary transmission drive is used, which creates a risk of accident and injuries.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of a product from commercial users (economic operator: Other), in force from Unknown.
Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Notice details
- Product
- Lorry
- Company
- Volvo
- Hazard
- Due to a software error, the vehicle’s speed may change unexpectedly when the auxiliary transmission drive is used, creating a risk of accident and injuries. 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.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Countries that reacted
- Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/04143/25
- Model or type: VTC3T, VTC3R, VTL3R, VTL3T, VTT3R, VTJ3T, VTJ3R, VTV3R, VTS3R, VTS3R, e1*2007/46*0967*, e1*2007/46*0968*, e1*2007/46*1443*, e1*2007/46*1444*, e5*2007/46*1015*, e5*2007/46*1017*, e5*2007/46*1018*, e5*2007/46*1020*, e5*2007/46*1021*…
- Production dates: 12.09.2022 - 29.08.2025
- Company recall code: C0472
- Measure in force since
- Unknown
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 20, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 20, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Volvo Lorry (FHE, FME, FMLE)
- Product
- Product: Lorry Name: FHE, FME, FMLE Brand: Volvo Description: Lorry.
- Risk
- Risk type: Injuries Due to a software error, the vehicle’s speed may change unexpectedly when the auxiliary transmission drive is used, creating a risk of accident and injuries. 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
- Recall of a product from commercial users (economic operator: Other), in force from Unknown
- Country of origin
- Sweden
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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