Volvo Bus B0e: A Fuse Rating Has Been Under Specified And Could Blow During Normal Operation Causing The Full Electric Drivetrain To Shutdown

Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 24 Volvo Bus B0E electric buses because a fuse in the electric drivetrain system is rated too low and may blow during normal operation, causing the entire electric drivetrain to shut down. The fix involves installing a higher-capacity 400-amp fuse in the specified location. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B0E. Units affected: 24
Reason
A fuse rating has been under specified and could blow during normal operation causing the full electric drivetrain to shutdown Remedy: Fit uprated 400amp fuse to position F251
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-01-12
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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