Volvo Bus B13r: On Affected Vehicles A Gel Battery Can Without Warning Crack Open. The Gel Battery Can Produce An Internal Spark In The Battery Potentially Igniting The Hydrogen Gas Inside The Battery

Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 3 B13R buses because the gel battery can crack open without warning and potentially ignite hydrogen gas inside the battery due to an internal spark. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom. The remedy involves inspecting and replacing the battery.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B13R. Units affected: 3
Reason
On affected vehicles a Gel battery can without warning crack open. The GEL battery can produce an internal spark in the battery potentially igniting the hydrogen gas inside the battery.� Remedy: Inspect Replace battery�
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-01-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c6018993-5e69-4ae1-b26a-3c9db414692a