Volvo Bus B13r: Starter Motor Cable
Recall Summary Volvo Bus is recalling 105 B13R buses because the rubber cap covering the starter motor power cable can overheat and catch fire due to nearby exhaust heat. The fix involves removing the rubber protection cap and replacing the heat shield if needed. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B13R. Units affected: 105
- Reason
- On affected vehicles there is a risk that heat from the exhaust Turbo may cause the rubber protection cap covering the power feed cable terminal to the starter motor solenoid to heat up and ignite with a risk of fire. Remedy: Remove the rubber protection cap and if necessary replace the heat shield.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-08-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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