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Volvo - Short circuit may occur

Official notice

4 Oct 2016

CriticalDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Volvo - Short circuit may occur. Short circuit may occur Published 2016-10-04.

What to do now

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the current p-clamp with a more robust clamp and secured with additional rubber protection in two locations. If serious cable chafing is identified (insulation worn through) the cable should be replaced.

Units affected

366

Recall number

R-2016-242

Official notice

2016-10-04

The hazard

Short circuit may occur

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

B8R

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Affected products

Product 1

VOLVO BUS B8R

Units affected

366

Risk / hazard

Short circuit may occur

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Volvo bus

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Volvo. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2016-242

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

R-2016-242

Campaign number

C5059

Units affected

366

Classification

DVSA recall R-2016-242

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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