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Volvo B12B recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Volvo B12B since 2002, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 1,286 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volvo B12B recalls, newest first

  1. B12B, B12M · risk of fire

    9 Nov 2005 · R/2005/158

    There is a possibility of a thermal malfunction on the fuel filter water separator bowl with the heater. This can result in overheating due to low fuel level in combination with a faulty thermostat in the water separator bowl

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles fit heat shield and check/reconnect cable in the electrical connector on the fuel filter/water separator housing

    546 vehicles

  2. B12B, B12M · brake pedal operation may require higher pedal pressure

    5 Feb 2005 · R/2005/029

    Under certain circumstances it is necessary to use a higher then normal brake pedal pressure in order to bring the vehicle to a halt. The existence of the fault or otherwise depending on the availability of a signal in the I-shift which reduces and disengages the drive torque.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will receive updated software tailored to the control unit fitted.

    154 vehicles

  3. B12B, B12M · retorque of hydraulic pump test nipple

    8 Dec 2003 · R/2003/176

    The hydraulic pump test nipple may not have been fully tightened. This could result in an oil leak from the power steering system and a consequential reduction in and eventual loss of power assistance to the steering.

    Fix: Check and tighten the hydraulic pump test nipple to the specified torque.

    128 vehicles

  4. B12B, B12M · reprogramming of engine ecu

    1 Aug 2003 · R/2003/177

    Faulty software in the engine ECU will result in the engine exhaust emissions failing to comply with the regulations.

    Fix: Re program the engine ECU.

    154 vehicles

  5. B12B, B12M · faulty software installed in engine ecu

    28 Jan 2003 · R/2003/021

    Engine speed maybe reduced to idle without warning due to faulty software in the ECU.

    Fix: Re programme the ECU with new software.

    36 vehicles

  6. B12B · alternator cable terminals may be loose.

    28 Jan 2003 · R/2003/025

    The alternator cable terminals may not have been tightened on the rear plate.

    Fix: Check security of terminal fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque where found necessary.

    2 vehicles

  7. B12B, B12M · fuel lines may chafe in clamps.

    9 Dec 2002 · R/2002/167

    The fuel hoses' plastic clamps may wear through the hoses and cause a fuel leak.

    Fix: Replace any wear damaged fuel hoses and fit new hose clamps. Additionally install a vent pipe in the fuel supply system.

    266 vehicles

Other Volvo models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.