Volvo Bus B8r: Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket Joint Breaks/cracks
Volvo Bus is recalling 27 B8R bus models because the fuel tank mounting bracket joint may break or crack, which could cause the fuel tank to drop and separate from the fuel filler neck, potentially spilling fuel. The affected vehicles are in the United Kingdom. Volvo will inspect the fuel tank mounting bracket and reinforce it with welding.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B8R. Units affected: 27
- Reason
- On affected vehicles the fuel tank mounting bracket joint may break/crack with the risk of the fuel tank dropping to the floor and parting from the fuel filler neck resulting in fuel spillage (environmental contamination). Remedy: On affected vehicles the fuel tank mounting bracket is inspected implementing welding reinforcement to the mounting bracket.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-07-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7f0b0f2d-5908-4dc0-a565-b01d07157ab8