Volvo Bus B5TL recall: Risk of fire
- What's wrong
- Due to exposure of water and dirt intrusion in the engine compartment the alternators may fail prematurely due to seized bearings. In the worst case an alternator could overheat causing an engine compartment fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Bus dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and if the mileage is over 60000km replace both alternators and drive belt. All vehicles are to have existing protection shields…
What’s wrong
Due to exposure of water and dirt intrusion in the engine compartment the alternators may fail prematurely due to seized bearings. In the worst case an alternator could overheat causing an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and if the mileage is over 60000km replace both alternators and drive belt. All vehicles are to have existing protection shields replaced with new improved versions.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5TL | 1 Jul 2014 | 19 Jan 2016 | 308 |
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 14 March 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.