Volvo Bus B5LH 79 and B0E79 recall: Rivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Rivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Bus dealer to book the free repair. Inspect the affected windows and where required replace the rivets using a revised variant.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Rivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail.
The fix
Inspect the affected windows and where required replace the rivets using a revised variant.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5LH 79 | 17 Dec 2012 | 10 Sep 2013 | 23 |
| B0E79 | 3 Oct 2017 | 10 Oct 2017 | 23 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 10 March 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.