Volvo Bus B8r: Fuse Box Connections Insecure
Recall Summary Volvo Bus is recalling approximately 2,916 buses (models B8R, B5LH, B5TL, and B11R) because fuse box connection nuts can seize and become loose, potentially causing electrical arcing. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer will inspect fuse boxes and replace the connection nuts with correct ones tightened to proper specifications, or replace the entire fuse box if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B8R, VOLVO BUS B5LH, VOLVO BUS B5TL, VOLVO BUS B11R. Units affected: 2,916
- Reason
- The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing. Remedy: Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-06-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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