Volvo Bus B5lh 79: Rivets Attaching Certain Ventilation Windows To The Main Frame Of The Vehicle Side Windows May Be Subject To Fatigue And Fail.

Volvo is recalling 46 B5LH 79 and B0E79 buses sold in the United Kingdom because rivets that attach ventilation windows to the main frame may weaken over time and fail. The manufacturer will inspect the affected windows and replace the rivets with an improved version where needed.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5LH 79, VOLVO BUS B0E79. Units affected: 46
Reason
Rivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail. Remedy: Inspect the affected windows and where required replace the rivets using a revised variant.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2023-03-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/74e5bbf4-96bc-46d6-808d-5173cf5810fc