Bova Futura: Possible Oil Leak And Failure Of Gearbox
- Recalling firm
- BOVA
- Product
- Vehicles: BOVA FUTURA. Units affected: 94
- Reason
- It is possible that following a large number of retarder operations the retarder change over valve springs could fail causing damage to the valve seals which results in oil leaks from the valves. In extreme circumstances total failure of the gearbox due to lack of lubrication can occur. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and renew the retarder change over valve return springs. Issue service information advising that the springs should be renewed every 250000 kms.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-07-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/121eedea-c625-4842-8b07-3b8cac6920a4