Volvo Bus B5lh: Vehicle May Move Forwards Unintentionally
Volvo Bus B5LH Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 521 B5LH buses because a faulty accelerator pedal system can send incorrect signals to the gearbox, potentially causing the vehicle to move forward suddenly when the engine is idling, the vehicle is in gear, and the handbrake is off. The company will fix the problem by updating the gearbox software. This recall affects buses in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5LH. Units affected: 521
- Reason
- It is possible that a hybrid bus standing still with the diesel engine running on idle could suddenly move by itself. An incorrect accelerator pedal system can provide the gearbox with a corrupt acceleration request signal. The gearbox can change clutch status from disengaged to engaged which results in sudden vehicle movement if the vehicle is left in gear with the handbrake off. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the I-shift gearbox software.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-03-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f9608d25-1d14-439d-8f45-1b8541a1f530