Fire risk
Japan
Published 13 Jan 1998
Ref JP-1206670
Volvo: Other (Gas/Noise)
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 13 Jan 1998
- Units affected
- 178
- Reference
- JP-1206670
Affected vehicles
Volvo F16 1989–1995
Hazard
The sound-dampening baffle plate of the noise prevention device has insufficient heat resistance, and the exhaust pipe connection joint is fastened improperly. This allows exhaust gas to leak, causing soot accumulation on the baffle plate. In the worst case, the baffle plate may burn through, potentially leading to vehicle fire.
Show original (日本語)
騒音防止装置の遮音板の耐熱性が不十分なため、また、排気管のつなぎ部の締付け方法が 不適切なため、排気ガスが漏れて当該遮音板にすすが付着することにより、最悪の場合、 遮音板が焼損し、車両火災に至るおそれがある。
Remedy
Inspect all vehicles and replace the sound-dampening baffle plate with an improved heat-resistant unit and the exhaust pipe connection fastener with an improved component. Additionally, add a heat shield to the underside of the cab and replace the exhaust pipe connection joint with a new unit.
Show original (日本語)
全車両点検し、当該遮音板を耐熱性のある改善品に、また、排気管のつなぎ部の締付け金 具を改善品にそれぞれ交換するともに、キャブの下面に遮熱板を追加する。また、排気管 のつなぎ部も良品と交換する。