Volvo B11R recalls

Vehicle emission compliance may not be met.

Fix: An engine management software update & reset is required to ensure vehicle emission compliance.

14 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2014 to 24 Feb 2017

Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire.

Fix: Add attachment for safety wire.

74 vehicles · built 15 Aug 2018 to 26 Mar 2020

The steering motor can provide steering input without any input from the driver

Fix: Update VDS software and calibrate the active steering

286 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2016 to 5 Nov 2019

Possible defective self-adjuster function in the brake caliper housing.

Fix: Inspect and where necessary replace the caliper brake housing on affected vehicles.

37 vehicles · built 2 Jul 2018 to 19 Aug 2018

The seat attachment rails may lack the stipulated extra rivets at the end of each rail.

Fix: Check the assembly and install additional rivets as required.

158 vehicles · built 9 Feb 2011 to 6 Mar 2018

On affected vehicles in certain circumstances the drivers seat belt buckle (steel rope) is rubbing against the plastic seat cover which may result in damage to the wire. In the event of an accident there is a risk the seat belt buckle steel rope could break.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect the seat belt buckle and in the case of damage replace accordingly.

101 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2014 to 17 Apr 2018

It has been identified that in certain cases the driver is able to manoeuvre the vehicle with the middle door open without a visual or audible warning. Risk of the vehicle being driven with the middle door open.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply software updates to the Instrument Cluster and Body Builder Module to warn the driver when the middle door is open. At speeds below 5 km/h the �Any door open� icon and CHECK lamp are illuminated and at speeds above 5 km/h the �Any door open� icon STOP lamp and audible buzzer are activated.

152 vehicles · built 24 Nov 2014 to 30 Oct 2017

A faulty accelerator pedal sensor may cause erratic accelerator operation during operation of the accelerator pedal.This may vary between no throttle reaction to a speed greater than expected for a throttle position

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the accelerator pedal with a new variant and install an adapter wiring harness

468 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2016 to 11 Jul 2017

The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. This could cause arcing.

Fix: Check fuse box; Replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. If necessary replace the fuse box

729 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2016 to 29 May 2017

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.

Fix: 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.

623 vehicles · built 7 May 2013 to 15 Dec 2016

The Automatic Emergency Brake System (AEBS) may in certain traffic situations activate itself

Fix: Update the AEBS software

355 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2014 to 10 May 2016

It has been established that on some vehicles the hydraulic hose feeding the engine fan may sustain chafing damage due to insufficient clamping which may over time result in severe oil leakage.

Fix: On affected vehicle Inspect the hydraulic hose for damage and replace if necessary. Secure pipe with a new type of clamp and align the frame bracket according to manufacturer's instruction.

139 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2011 to 27 May 2015

The pre-heater power cable after time may exhibit chafing damages caused by movement over the support bracket on which the cable is attached. If the insulation is worn through this may result in short-circuit and if all the indicators are ignored the worst case scenario is fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the power cable to pre-heater to ensure there is no damage or contact with any abrasive surfaces or edges. The cable should be replaced if there is significant damage. Correct clamping by adding a rubber spacer at each of the two concerned clamping points according to instruction below. Also add a 7 mm spacer washer under the existing cable tie at the pre-heater relay box.

33 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2014 to 19 Oct 2015

Oil may leak as a result of incorrect sealing rings (O-rings) which have been fitted on the oil pipes connected to the filter housing and cooling duct. Oil may pool when the engine is running and the vehicle is at a standstill endangering other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both oil pipes with new ones (delivered complete with new sealing rings).

3 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2015 to 26 Aug 2015