Volvo B Series recalls

A software problem can lead to the rear start disable button working incorrectly and allow the engine to crank when it should not.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and perform a software update.

1,127 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2013 to 10 Sep 2015

Wiring and harnesses to alternators starter pre-heater and other ancilliary functions could abrade and cause a short circuit.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-route and secure the affected harnesses and cables.

4 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 3 Jul 2014

The fixings for the roof mounted battery hatch may unwind and allow the hatch to open whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixings for the safety hook the upper and lower lock mechanism brackets and include washers and thread locking compound.

20 vehicles · built 9 May 2014 to 1 Jul 2014

It has been identified that the wrong fuse may have been installed during production. This could cause an overload of the tachograph system wiring and ultimately a vehicle fire.

Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the fuse with a lower rated item.

1,020 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2010 to 4 Oct 2013

Due to an inadequate hardening process it is possible that the pawl plate in the top of the handbrake valve can be subjected to premature wear. This can in extremes affect the operation of the handbrake and possible result in a vehicle roll away.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the handbrake valve.

415 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2012 to 31 Dec 2012

Hydraulic oil may leak from the high pressure pipe to flange joint fixed to the hydraulic fan. This could cause oil to be left on the carriageway or in the worst case fire. Note: The affected vehicles should be fitted with automatically operated fire suppression equipment.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test and where necessary replace the high pressure hose and pipe assembly with quality assured components.

319 vehicles

It is possible that an internal gear selector fork may failure which can result in the gearbox still being in gear when neutral is selected. This could unintentionally allow the vehicle to move off on its own.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the gear selector fork.

64 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2009 to 16 Mar 2011

It is possible that the steering box to mounting bracket bolts maybe too long which will cause the bolts bottoming out. Should this occur it can result in the steering box working loose and if not rectified possible detachment of the steering box.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and check the steering box mounting bolts if it is found that the incorrect bolts have been fitted then the steering box will be removed and modified to accept the correct bolts and refitted using the correct bolts.

187 vehicles

It has been identified that the electrical cables attached to the fuse boxes may not be sufficiently tight. Should this be the case local overheating of the terminals and fuse board may occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject connections checked to ensure that they are at the correct torque being rectified as necessary. Should any overheating type damage have occurred (cables or fuse card) the affected component will be changed.

948 vehicles