Medium DVSA Vehicles
Volvo Bus recalls B8L(3) — Oil from the turbo charger bearings can pass over the compressor side of the turbo and into the engine air intake
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⚠ What You Should Do
Replace the turbocharger before oil carry over becomes critical. Increase engine idle speed to 650 rpm modify idle shutdown to 5 minutes at above 40 C and replace the DPF differential pressure sensor.
Recall Details
Defect: A risk of an unwanted engine acceleration or an engine failure due to a hydraulic lock caused by oil from the turbo charger bearings passing over to the compressor side of the turbo.
Remedy: Replace the turbocharger before oil carry over becomes critical. Increase engine idle speed to 650 rpm modify idle shutdown to 5 minutes at above 40 C and replace the DPF differential pressure sensor.
Vehicles affected: 97
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2021/226
Make: VOLVO BUS | Model: B8L(3)
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2021/226.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
A risk of an unwanted engine acceleration or an engine failure due to a hydraulic lock caused by oil from the turbo charger bearings passing over to the compressor side of the turbo.