Volvo Bus B0e: Fuse Install To Prevent Unexpected Stop

Recall Summary Volvo Bus is recalling 13 B0E buses because a short circuit on the low voltage system could cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly on the road. The fix involves installing a 300A fuse on the low voltage side to maintain power to the control units if the DC/DC converter fails, allowing the driver to safely move the vehicle to the side of the road.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B0E. Units affected: 13
Reason
Short circuit on low voltage side has in other cases caused instant stop on the road without ability to driver vehicle safely to the side of the road. Remedy: In order to ensure short circuits ability to drive vehicle to the side of the road in case of a300A fuse is to be installed on the low voltage side to ensure power supply to control units is maintained in case DC/DC converter fails.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-04-02
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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