recall information
Recall number
REC-006488
Campaign number
CA008
Original published date
make and model information
Make
UD TRUCKS
Model
New Quon
Year range
2018 - 2021
Affected units
11
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the air dryer may send an insufficient frequency to the compressed air system allowing water ingress within the air tanks and circuits. As a result, in cold temperatures the condensation in the brake airlines could freeze leading to reduced or loss in braking performance and parking brake operation. In addition, the extra load on the remaining brakes could cause them to overheat leading to a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A reduction or a loss in braking performance, parking brake and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volvo group requesting to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle inspected and immediately rectified. free of charge.
Supplier details
VOLVO GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volvo Group Australia
Contact phone
07 3718 3500
Contact email
vga.warranty@volvo.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
