Scania Bus K: Battery Cables Could Short Circuit And Cause A Fire.
Recall Summary Scania buses (models K, N, Omni Link, and Omni City) are being recalled because battery electrical cables may not be properly secured in their fuse holders, which could cause them to loosen and create a short circuit that risks fire. The recall affects 44 vehicles in the United Kingdom. Affected vehicles will have their cables inspected and replaced if they are not properly secured.
- Recalling firm
- SCANIA BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: SCANIA BUS K, SCANIA BUS N, SCANIA BUS OMNI LINK, SCANIA BUS OMNI CITY. Units affected: 44
- Reason
- It has been identified that the electrical cables adjacent to the battery have not been properly secured in their respective fuse holders. This may result in the cables working loose with the attendant risk of a short circuit and a fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the cables checked for security within their fuse holders and be replaced if this is not the case.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-10-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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