Volvo Bus B5tl: Risk Of Fire

Volvo is recalling 308 B5TL buses due to water and dirt entering the engine compartment, which can cause the alternators to fail and potentially overheat and catch fire. The recall affects buses in the United Kingdom. Volvo will replace the alternators and drive belt on vehicles with over 60,000 miles and install improved protective shields on all affected buses.

Recalling firm

VOLVO BUS

Product

Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5TL. Units affected: 308

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 an alternator could overheat causing an engine compartment fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and if the mileage is over 60000km replace both alternators and drive belt. All vehicles are to have existing protection shields replaced with new improved versions.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-03-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2ed92ab7-6503-4405-b334-02e70ac8503c