Volvo Bus B8r: Risk Of Electrical Short-circuit
Volvo Bus B8R Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 411 B8R buses in the United Kingdom due to a potential electrical short circuit risk. The issue stems from alternator power cables that may chafe against the coolant pipe, creating a fire or electrical failure hazard. The manufacturer will add a rubber spacer and cable tie to prevent the cables from rubbing against the pipe.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B8R. Units affected: 411
- Reason
- A potential chafing condition has been identified between the alternator power cables and coolant pipe which may result in short circuit .Electrical cables might short circuit. Remedy: Add a rubber spacer with cable tie to secure power cables from chafing on coolant pipe.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-10-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/85f26623-0d66-47a7-8ed2-ff68aa76b139