Volvo Bus B5tl: Loss Of Power Assistance To Steering
Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 8,379 buses (B5TL, B8RLE, and B5LH models) because drivers may experience sudden loss of power steering assistance due to electrical problems in the power steering system. The company will update the invertor software to handle voltage fluctuations and replace a braided earth cable with a copper cable to improve the electrical connection.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B5TL, VOLVO BUS B8RLE, VOLVO BUS B5LH. Units affected: 8,379
- Reason
- In certain cases a driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system. Remedy: This is a further action to a previous recall. On affected vehicles the invertor software is to be further updated to cope with voltage spikes / drops and to improve fault tracing. The braided earth cable will also be replaced by a copper cable to ensure the invertor earthing is secured.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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