Volvo has introduced a new function on its dynamic steering system that can detect a tyre blowout and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road.
The new generation of Volvo Dynamic Steering is designed to detect a front tyre puncture and in a split second automatically mitigate the impact by assisting the driver to keep the truck on a steady course. The system reduces the side forces that a sudden loss of tyre air pressure can create in the case of a flat tyre.
Anna Wrige Berling, Traffic Safety Director, Volvo Trucks said: “A flat tyre can easily cause a truck to suddenly veer to the side and the consequences can be fatal. This innovation improves safety for drivers and surrounding road users and makes our Volvo Dynamic Steering system better than ever.”
This new function adds to the list of Volvo Dynamic Steering benefits, for instance lowering the needed steering force at low speed by 75% – a major benefit for truck drivers as it reduces stress and strain when spending long hours in the drivers’ seat.
Volvo Dynamic Steering not only supports emergency situations like tyre failure, but it also helps drivers maintain effective manoeuvring, steering control, and stability under various speeds and road conditions.
The upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering is available for Volvo’s FH, FH Aero, FMX and FM models.
