Volvo Bus B9: Fire May Occur
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B9. Units affected: 1,373
- Reason
- It has been identified that water can enter the engine bay via the nearside air cleaner filter panel and ingress into the top alternator. This can then cause the bearing to fail which leads to an internal short circuit and in extreme cases possibly a fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a water trap to prevent water ingress into the alternator.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-07-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a58f50ee-f775-468e-a890-322606c1134f