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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceR/2017/098
Launched20 February 2017
MakeVolvo Bus (listed as VOLVO BUS)
Manufacturer referenceC5175
Vehicles listed623

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
B11R6237 May 201315 December 2016

Concern

Alternator may overheat

Defect, as DVSA words it

It has been identified that during production the temperature sensors for the alternator have been installed/located in the wrong position. This can result in the driver not receiving an early warning of the alternator overheating.

Remedy, as DVSA words it

Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the location of all the temperature sensors for the alternator and if found incorrectly positioned reposition them as per the technical service instruction including checking of the alienator bearings/friction.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 4 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read once. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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