UD TRUCKS New Quon (2018–2021)
What the hazard is
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 to 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.
Defect
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.