Volvo Bus B5tl: Loss Of Power Assistance To Steering
Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 8,043 buses (B5TL, B5LH, and B8RLE models) sold in the United Kingdom because the power steering may suddenly stop working due to electrical problems in the steering system. When this happens, drivers will need to use more force to steer the vehicle. Volvo will fix this by updating the software in the inverter to handle electrical voltage fluctuations.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5TL, VOLVO BUS B5LH, VOLVO BUS B8RLE. Units affected: 8,043
- Reason
- The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/47dc2391-ed51-45a8-aa26-0de8085652dd