Volvo Bus B13r: Power Cable Chafing

VOLVO BUS B13R Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 65 B13R buses because power cables may wear through and short circuit due to missing or misaligned edge protection material on an encapsulation plate. A short circuit could potentially cause a thermal event. Volvo will check cable routing and install rubber protection moulding where needed.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B13R. Units affected: 65
Reason
On affected vehicles power cables may chafe on the edge of an encapsulation plate due to edge protecting material might not have been correctly installed resulting in a potential risk of a short circuit and a consequential risk of a thermal event. Remedy: Check and adjust cable routing as necessary add rubber protection moulding as required.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-06-18
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b1628af0-726c-4818-9dff-c63e39d553ce