Volvo Bus B13r: Air Bellows On The Trailing Axle Could Become Loose.
Recall Summary Volvo Bus is recalling 3 B13R buses because retaining bolts on the rear axle suspension may fail, potentially causing the air suspension system to lose function and become unstable. The manufacturer will replace the bolts and add spacer sleeves to the suspension system to prevent this issue. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B13R. Units affected: 3
- Reason
- The retaining bolts for the suspension spring lower mountings on the tag axle may fail. The worst scenario is that all bolts fail leading to the loss of suspension function and security of the tag axle air suspension shock absorbers reaction rods and stabilizer bar. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the retaining bolts and add spacer sleeves to the tag axle suspension airbag lower mountings.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-01-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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