Volvo B8R 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.

102 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2024 to 11 Mar 2026

On affected vehicles an inadequate flow of AdBlue causes increased NOx and other pollutant emissions.

Fix: Replace the AdBlue pump.

7 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2019 to 11 Oct 2019

Affected vehicles are fitted with a faulty Urea pump which could result in non-compliance to emissions regulations.

Fix: Replace Urea pump.

1 vehicle · built 11 Oct 2023 to 11 Oct 2023

Last EMS/ACM SW release introduced a bug in the Regeneration Management system on some B8R and B5LH/TL vehicles. This bug increases the AHI flow at start of regeneration resulting in too much fuel being injected into the muffler. As a consequence there is a risk of very high temperatures inside the muffler with a risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Volvo retailer will Reprogram the affected ECUs.

2 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2013 to 22 Jan 2015

Park Brake Valve (PBV) may fail during vehicle operation causing the Park Brake to activate

Fix: Replace faulty park brake valve.

9 vehicles · built 25 May 2023 to 26 May 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

Too little or missing clearance from hydraulic oil pressure hose towards frame member causing chaffing and oil leakage.

Fix: Adjust hose clearance to ensure chaffing is avoided with the engine running.

673 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2013 to 1 Jun 2018

On affected vehicles the fuel tank mounting bracket joint may break/crack with the risk of the fuel tank dropping to the floor and parting from the fuel filler neck resulting in fuel spillage (environmental contamination).

Fix: On affected vehicles the fuel tank mounting bracket is inspected implementing welding reinforcement to the mounting bracket.

27 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2013 to 10 Oct 2017

A potential chafing condition has been identified between the alternator power cables and urea coolant pipe which may result in short circuit. Electrical cables might short circuit.

Fix: Add a rubber spacer with cable tie to secure power cables from chafing on coolant pipe. If the power cable is identified to be damaged the cable will be replaced.

631 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2013 to 20 Dec 2017

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 potential chafing condition has been identified between the alternator power cables and coolant pipe which may result in short circuit .Electrical cables might short circuit.

Fix: Add a rubber spacer with cable tie to secure power cables from chafing on coolant pipe.

411 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2013 to 1 Nov 2016

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

A potential chafing condition has been identified between the alternator power cables and P-clamp. If chaffing occurs it may result in a short circuit. This could lead to initially some flickering of certain Malfunction Indicator Lamps on the instrument display. If the concern is not corrected it is possible for a fire to occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the current P-clamp with a more robust clamp and secured with additional rubber protection in two locations. If serious cable chafing is identified (insulation worn through) the cable should be replaced.

366 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2013 to 27 Jun 2016