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🧸 Product DE BG DK HU SE SI January 10, 2025

Volvo Trucks — Lorry

Lorry

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Volvo Trucks — Lorry
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The lower decorative trim on the Globetrotter plate can become detached and fall off the vehicle, especially at high speed. This could endanger the following traffic and increase the risk of accidents.
Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 502 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is about a problem with some Volvo trucks. A small part on the front of the truck can come loose.

What's happening? The trim on the Globetrotter plate might fall off. This is more likely when the truck goes fast.

Does this affect me? If you drive or follow behind these trucks in Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Hungary, Sweden, or Slovenia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Check with a Volvo dealer or your mechanic right away. Do not wait.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The lower decorative trim on the Globetrotter plate can become detached and fall off the vehicle, especially at high speed. This could endanger the following traffic and increase the risk of accidents. · Origin: Sweden

First published
January 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092502

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What is this product recall alert about?
Volvo Trucks — Lorry. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The lower decorative trim on the Globetrotter plate can become detached and fall off the vehicle, especially at high speed. This could endanger the following traffic and increase the risk of accidents....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 10, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Hungary, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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