Volvo Bus B5TL, B5LH, B8RLE recall: Loss of power assistance to steering
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Bus dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5TL | 19 Jul 2010 | 25 Oct 2017 | 2,681 |
| B5LH | 19 Jul 2010 | 25 Oct 2017 | 2,681 |
| B8RLE | 19 Jul 2010 | 25 Oct 2017 | 2,681 |
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 30 October 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.