Volvo Bus B5tl: Possibility Of Fire

Volvo Bus B5TL Recall Summary Water and dirt can enter the engine compartment of 505 Volvo B5TL buses, causing the alternator bearings to seize and potentially overheat, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Volvo will replace the alternators with improved versions that have protective washers and update the engine encapsulation and alternator shield to prevent water and dirt intrusion. This recall affects Volvo B5TL buses distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

VOLVO BUS

Product

Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5TL. Units affected: 505

Reason

Due to exposure of water and dirt intrusion in the engine compartment the alternators may fail prematurely due to seized bearings. In the worst case the alternators could overheat causing an engine compartment fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the alternators with new improved versions equipped with protection washers on front and rear bearing. Update engine encapsulation and exchange the alternator protective shield to reduce the amount of dirt and water entering the engine compartment.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-12-05

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/20520536-2fb6-492f-9531-27e51f6279ac