Volvo Bus B10l: Possible Blockage Of Injection Pump Control Rod

Volvo Bus Recall Summary Certain Volvo buses (B10L, B10M, B10B, and VON models) have a defective fuel injection pump part where a washer may loosen and cause the pressure valve to drop onto the pump element, potentially blocking the control rod. Volvo will replace the affected pressure valve retainers with quality-assured versions. This recall affects 552 vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B10L, VOLVO BUS B10M, VOLVO BUS B10B, VOLVO BUS VON. Units affected: 552
Reason
On a specific batch of fuel injection pump pressure valve retainers the bottom washer may come undone. This would cause the valve to drop on to the pump element and in extreme cases fragments may block the control rod. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original pressure valve retainers with quality assured examples.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1996-09-30
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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