Volvo Bus B7tl: Possible Failure Of Offside Rear Brake Camshaft
Recall Summary Volvo Bus is recalling 1,611 B7TL buses because the offside rear brake camshaft may fail due to excessive force from an upgraded spring brake chamber. If the camshaft fails, braking power will be lost at that wheel. The remedy is to replace both rear spring brake actuators on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B7TL. Units affected: 1,611
- Reason
- It has been identified that the possibility exists that the offside rear brake camshaft may be subject to failure caused by excessive force imparted due to the upgrading of the spring brake chamber. In the event of camshaft failure braking effort will be lost at the affected wheel station. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both rear spring brake actuators changed.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-12-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/aae25405-e193-43b0-bf95-ed25a632539a