Volvo Bus B8l(3): Oil From The Turbo Charger Bearings Can Pass Over The Compressor Side Of The Turbo And Into The Engine Air Intake
Volvo Bus is recalling 97 B8L(3) buses because oil from the turbocharger bearings can leak into the engine's air intake system, which may cause unexpected engine acceleration or engine failure. The fix involves replacing the turbocharger, adjusting engine idle settings, and replacing the differential pressure sensor.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B8L(3). Units affected: 97
- Reason
- A risk of an unwanted engine acceleration or an engine failure due to a hydraulic lock caused by oil from the turbo charger bearings passing over to the compressor side of the turbo. Remedy: Replace the turbocharger before oil carry over becomes critical. Increase engine idle speed to 650 rpm modify idle shutdown to 5 minutes at above 40 C and replace the DPF differential pressure sensor.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-06-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cf41a83d-4518-4ceb-b11c-e7f8a4ca4e28