Volvo Bus B8r: Erratic Accelerator Behaviour
Volvo is recalling 1,404 buses (B8R, B5LH, and B11R models) sold in the United Kingdom because a faulty accelerator pedal sensor can cause unpredictable acceleration—ranging from no response to sudden higher-than-expected speed. The fix involves replacing the accelerator pedal and installing a new wiring harness adapter.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B8R, VOLVO BUS B5LH, VOLVO BUS B11R. Units affected: 1,404
- Reason
- A faulty accelerator pedal sensor may cause erratic accelerator operation during operation of the accelerator pedal.This may vary between no throttle reaction to a speed greater than expected for a throttle position Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the accelerator pedal with a new variant and install an adapter wiring harness
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-07-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5868c67a-1254-40a8-abe1-f8077bd9741b