Volvo Bus B5TL, B8RLE, B5LH recall: Loss of power assistance to steering
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Bus dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5TL | 19 Jul 2010 | 28 Nov 2017 | 2,793 |
| B8RLE | 19 Jul 2010 | 28 Nov 2017 | 2,793 |
| B5LH | 19 Jul 2010 | 28 Nov 2017 | 2,793 |
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 29 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.