Volvo B7TL recalls
DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Volvo B7TL since 2002, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,272 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Volvo B7TL recalls, newest first
B12M, B7L, B7TL · footbrake valve may fail
25 Jun 2008 · R/2008/098
The top bushing of the footbrake valve may move which in the worst case can decrease the ability to stop the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check test and where necessary replace the footbrake valve. In addition a yoke securing kit will be installed to all affected vehicles.
579 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2001
B7TL · possible failure of offside rear brake camshaft
22 Dec 2006 · R/2006/204
It has been identified that the possibility exists that the offside rear brake camshaft may be subject to failure caused by excessive force imparted due to the upgrading of the spring brake chamber. In the event of camshaft failure braking effort will be lost at the affected wheel station.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both rear spring brake actuators changed.
1,611 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2002 to 31 May 2005
B7L, B7TL · poor cable terminal crimps
28 Jan 2002 · R/2003/023
The cable terminal crimps in the rear plate terminal block and battery box fuse block may be inadequate. The nut securing the ring cable terminal (terminal block) may also be insufficiently tight.
Fix: Check the crimps by pulling the specified cables. Repair where necessary by undoing and re crimping or soldering. Tighten ring cable terminal securing nut where necessary.
82 vehicles
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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.