Volvo B5TL recalls

The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

Fix: Change to wiring to keep the EHPS function on when the vehicle is moving with ignition switched off.

1,058 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2013 to 31 Aug 2018

The Electric Steering Pump inverter shuts off when the ignition is switched off even if the vehicle is moving.

Fix: Change the steering pump wiring.

2,456 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2013 to 31 Aug 2018

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

In certain cases a driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system.

Fix: This is a further action to a previous recall. On affected vehicles the invertor software is to be further updated to cope with voltage spikes / drops and to improve fault tracing. The braided earth cable will also be replaced by a copper cable to ensure the invertor earthing is secured.

2,793 vehicles · built 19 Jul 2010 to 28 Nov 2017

The driver may experience sudden loss of power assistance to the steering due to voltage irregularities in the Electro Hydraulic Power Steering system. The driver will have to apply increased effort to steer the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download new software to the inverter which can cope with voltage spikes and/or drops.

2,681 vehicles · built 19 Jul 2010 to 25 Oct 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 established that on certain vehicles fitted with an MDE5 engine they may have been delivered with a lower volume oil pan during production. There is a risk of the sump being overfilled with oil. This could result in either the engine suffering a runaway due to it consuming its own oil or the Catalytic Converter can be contaminated which will affect the exhaust emissions.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the oil pan and dip stick also to update the Engine Management System (EMS) software.

265 vehicles · built 18 May 2016 to 2 Feb 2017

It has been identified that an issue with the engine software may affect the vehicle's exhaust emissions and an issue with the regenerations of the SCR brick.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to update the engine software.

809 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2013 to 5 Oct 2016

Due to exposure of water and dirt intrusion in the engine compartment the alternators may fail prematurely due to seized bearings. In the worst case the alternators could overheat causing an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the alternators with new improved versions equipped with protection washers on front and rear bearing. Update engine encapsulation and exchange the alternator protective shield to reduce the amount of dirt and water entering the engine compartment.

505 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2013 to 31 Aug 2016

Due to exposure of water and dirt intrusion in the engine compartment the alternators may fail prematurely due to seized bearings. In the worst case an alternator could overheat causing an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and if the mileage is over 60000km replace both alternators and drive belt. All vehicles are to have existing protection shields replaced with new improved versions.

308 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2014 to 19 Jan 2016