Volvo B13R recalls

An issue has been found which may make the vehicle non-compliant . The concern we have noted relates to the instrument cluster warnings may not activate as intended in certain full emergency braking scenarios resulting in insufficient warning indications to the driver.

Fix: The vehicle will require the Vehicle Baseline Software to be updated to the latest level.

106 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2022 to 11 May 2026

On affected vehicles the Emergency door buzzer does not work when the passenger door is opened using the emergency switch.

Fix: Install updated software.

8 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2022 to 4 Jul 2023

On affected vehicles there is a risk that heat from the exhaust Turbo may cause the rubber protection cap covering the power feed cable terminal to the starter motor solenoid to heat up and ignite with a risk of fire.

Fix: Remove the rubber protection cap and if necessary replace the heat shield.

105 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2022 to 2 Feb 2024

On affected vehicles power cables may chafe on the edge of an encapsulation plate due to edge protecting material might not have been correctly installed resulting in a potential risk of a short circuit and a consequential risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Check and adjust cable routing as necessary add rubber protection moulding as required.

65 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2022 to 12 Feb 2024

The Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) unit could without influence from the driver apply torque to the steering shaft causing a sudden change of trajectory or vehicle instability during driving. Update Software for VDS System

Fix: Updated software to be installed

57 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2022 to 3 Jan 2024

On affected vehicles a Gel battery can without warning crack open. The GEL battery can produce an internal spark in the battery potentially igniting the hydrogen gas inside the battery.�

Fix: Inspect Replace battery�

3 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 17 Jan 2023

Due to an error in our engine software if there is a key-off / key-on signal during operation (i.e. driver turning the key during driving) engine will stop and remain stopped. The original software design is that the engine will not stop if there is a key-off and the vehicle speed is above 10 Km/h. The consequences when the engine stops is there is no steering support.

Fix: Update software

• B13R: vehicle count not given · built 9 May 2022 to 10 Sep 2023
• B13R: 63 vehicles · built 9 May 2022 to 10 Sep 2023

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

Synchronized wipers may fail and become stuck.

Fix: Check Wiper motors and replace if within the affected range.

9 vehicles · built 28 Jan 2020 to 25 Feb 2020

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

Collision avoidance warning lamp may not illuminate

Fix: Update system software on affected vehicles.

49 vehicles · built 21 Apr 2015 to 20 Oct 2015

It is possible that the wrong specification mounting bolts have been used on the passenger seat floor slider. If involved in an accident/collision it is extremely possible that the bolts could fail and result in detachment of the seat.

Fix: Recall all the affected vehicle to check the mounting bolt and replace if required.

11 vehicles

The retaining bolts for the suspension spring lower mountings on the tag axle may fail. The worst scenario is that all bolts fail leading to the loss of suspension function and security of the tag axle air suspension shock absorbers reaction rods and stabilizer bar.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the retaining bolts and add spacer sleeves to the tag axle suspension airbag lower mountings.

3 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2011 to 25 Jan 2011