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Volvo managed to surprise friend and foe with the Volvo FH12 and Volvo FH16, which at the time of writing are still sold all over the world except in North America. They are faithful workhorses for Swedish forestry, European logistics companies for long-distance transports and are used as tanker trucks to transport large quantities of liquids (such as fuel) optimally and safely across the country. Currently, the FH series is one of the few truck models on its way to half a million sales worldwide, a clear indication of the success of this Volvo.
Do you own one of these and need to replace the windscreen on your Volvo FH12 or FH16? Then you can find new truck windscreens with the best value for money with us. Before we look at that, let's take a closer look at the special Volvo FH.
Volvo took a long time to really make itself wide in the truck market. It wasn't until the Volvo F10 that the Swedish name got high on the sales boards. With the Volvo FH12/FH16, Volvo not only managed to match the success, but even broke the records set by the previous model. At the time of writing, more than 400,000 models have already been sold around the world and you can see the Volvo FH12/FH16 driving everywhere except North America.
It should be added right away that the success of the heavy, large FH series is partly due to constant modifications and developments by the Swedish truck and car manufacturer. Volvo started out with borrowed parts and designs (as is usual for Volvo), but over the years repeatedly saw opportunities to improve the model and poured millions of euros into this.
The FH12 entered the market in 1993. The '12' stands for the number of litres of engine capacity and the 'FH' stands for Forward control High entry, which mainly means that the model has a high front end with a cab above the engine. It took a whopping seven years for the FH series to go from idea to production, which is somewhat surprising as the 16-litre (FH16) engine, powertrain, gearboxes and more parts came straight from previous models, mainly the F series contributed heavily to the new FH (including the Volvo F10/F12/F16). Nevertheless, the model immediately caught the eye and won awards.
In 1998, Volvo decided to introduce the FM series and the FH series was upgraded at the same time. Especially the electronics, engine and gearbox received upgrades, which was much needed as much of it came from the precursor on the Volvo FH12 and FH16. The upgrade was when the Volvo FH12 and Volvo FH16 were equipped with TEA, or Truck Electronical Architecture, which ensures that various control units of the electronics can communicate with each other.
With the second generation (from 2002), the cab and powertrains received a major overhaul, which would cost Volvo more than 600 million euros. Aerodynamics and electronics systems in particular saw major changes, as did the addition of new automatic gearboxes and improvements to the engines in the Volvo FH12 and Volvo FH16 offerings. The second generation was additionally equipped with FUPS, or Front Underrun Protection (System) which ensures that smaller vehicles are not trapped under the truck in the event of a collision. By the way, this is just one of the many features Volvo would implement in the FH and FM series in terms of increased road safety. Later, the Swedes would make many more modifications that would make these trucks even safer.
In 2008 then came another major update to the FH range, introducing rain-sensor wipers, side lights for better visibility and a significantly more powerful audio system with USB and MP3 connectivity. Several additional ADAS systems were also fitted to the FH12 and FH16, including lane-keeping assistance and a system that monitors how alert the driver is (to combat fatigue in traffic).
It would be until the third generation in 2012 before even bigger technological changes were made and the design of the Volvo FH12 and Volvo FH16 was completely overhauled. Euro VI engines (D13K) were also added to the range, plus a system that made the FH series significantly more fuel-efficient. Incidentally, the official name of the third generation is the FH13, as the engine capacity went to 13 litres, making the name FH12 no longer accurate.
The Volvo FH12/FH16 windscreen has to be replaced when there is glass damage in the driver's field of vision and this is a chip with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres or involves a branched crack. In all other cases, you may simply continue driving with the chipped windscreen. However, it is wise to take a critical look at whether the windscreen damage is disturbing to the driver. After all, with a load of 20 to 60 tonnes, you do not want to run an unnecessary risk.
You already have a new FH12/FH16 windscreen for € 399 (including VAT, excluding windscreen rubber (moulding), fitting and delivery). This windscreen is of course also suitable for the Volvo FM. When you indicate in the order overview whether and when you want delivery and fitting arranged, the page itself adjusts the total price. So you always know immediately what you pay when you choose our truck glass.
Our windscreens are much cheaper than the price your Volvo dealer charges you, while the quality of the glass is identical. The price difference is hidden in the brand logo that is in the windscreens at your dealer. That logo does nothing for the glass, but it does make the windscreen exclusive and therefore considerably more expensive. Thus, original second-hand windscreens for the Volvo FH12/FH16 are often still more expensive than our cheap new car windows for your Volvo FH truck.
Replacing truck windscreens is not only a job that needs to be done precisely, it is also a sizeable project given the size of the windscreen and the working height. If you have little or no experience with windscreen replacement, we will be happy to relieve you completely. Our certified fitting partners will replace the windscreen on-site so that you do not have to worry about it and can get back on the road safely with your Swedish workhorse.
Do you have experience with windscreen replacement or do you know someone who can do this professionally for you? Then you can also order all car and truck glass from us without fitting.
Are you looking for a new windscreen for your Volvo FH12 or FH16 or do you have your eye on a used FH model with a chipped windscreen? Then you can always come to us for new Volvo windscreens at the best value for money, plus on-site windscreen replacement. Can't find the right windscreen or do you have questions about our products or working methods? Please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you personally.
