Volvo Bus B Series: Steering Box May Work Loose
Volvo Bus B Series Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 187 buses from the B series because the bolts connecting the steering box to the mounting bracket may be too long, causing them to bottom out and potentially allow the steering box to work loose or detach. Volvo will inspect the affected vehicles and replace any incorrect bolts with the correct ones, modifying the steering box if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B series. Units affected: 187
- Reason
- It is possible that the steering box to mounting bracket bolts maybe too long which will cause the bolts bottoming out. Should this occur it can result in the steering box working loose and if not rectified possible detachment of the steering box. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle and check the steering box mounting bolts if it is found that the incorrect bolts have been fitted then the steering box will be removed and modified to accept the correct bolts and refitted using the correct bolts.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-11-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9a5d9189-0a5a-4e4b-babb-38ca4f504cd4