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Volvo Bus

B11r

14 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your B11r is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Volvo Bus dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

14

Volvo Bus B11r · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE AND RESET REQUIRED TO ENSURE VEHICLE EMISSION COMPLIANCE

    R/2022/175 · 13 Jun 2022

    13 Jun 2022

    Defect

    Vehicle emission compliance may not be met.

    Remedy

    An engine management software update & reset is required to ensure vehicle emission compliance.

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    Built 6 Feb 2014 – 24 Feb 2017

    ~14 vehicles affected

  2. VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET STANDARD ECE R55 WHERE A TOWING HOOK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAFETY WIRE

    R/2022/039 · 8 Feb 2022

    8 Feb 2022

    Defect

    Vehicle may not meet standard ECE R55 where a towing hook must also have an attachment for the safety wire.

    Remedy

    Add attachment for safety wire.

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    Built 15 Aug 2018 – 26 Mar 2020

    ~74 vehicles affected

  3. DUE TO AN INCORRECT SIGNAL VALUE RECEIVED BY THE VDS MOTOR THE STEERING MOTOR CAN PROVIDE STEERING INPUT WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE DRIVER

    R/2019/388 · 4 Nov 2019

    4 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The steering motor can provide steering input without any input from the driver

    Remedy

    Update VDS software and calibrate the active steering

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    Built 2 Feb 2016 – 5 Nov 2019

    ~286 vehicles affected

  4. POTENTIAL DEFECTIVE SELF-ADJUSTER FUNCTION IN THE BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING

    R/2019/150 · 4 Apr 2019

    4 Apr 2019

    Defect

    Possible defective self-adjuster function in the brake caliper housing.

    Remedy

    Inspect and where necessary replace the caliper brake housing on affected vehicles.

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    Built 2 Jul 2018 – 19 Aug 2018

    ~37 vehicles affected

  5. THE SEAT ATTACHMENT RAILS MAY IN CERTAIN CASES LACK THE STIPULATED EXTRA RIVETS AT THE END OF EACH RAIL

    R/2018/275 · 17 Sep 2018

    17 Sep 2018

    Defect

    The seat attachment rails may lack the stipulated extra rivets at the end of each rail.

    Remedy

    Check the assembly and install additional rivets as required.

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    Built 9 Feb 2011 – 6 Mar 2018

    ~158 vehicles affected

  6. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RUBBING AGAINST PLASTIC SEAT COVER

    R/2018/198 · 6 Jul 2018

    6 Jul 2018

    Defect

    On affected vehicles in certain circumstances the drivers seat belt buckle (steel rope) is rubbing against the plastic seat cover which may result in damage to the wire. In the event of an accident there is a risk the seat belt buckle steel rope could break.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles inspect the seat belt buckle and in the case of damage replace accordingly.

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    Built 1 Dec 2014 – 17 Apr 2018

    ~101 vehicles affected

  7. VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING THE MIDDLE DOOR IS OPEN

    R/2017/321 · 13 Nov 2017

    13 Nov 2017

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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.

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    Built 24 Nov 2014 – 30 Oct 2017

    ~152 vehicles affected

  8. ERRATIC ACCELERATOR BEHAVIOUR

    R/2017/227 · 14 Jul 2017

    14 Jul 2017

    Defect

    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

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the accelerator pedal with a new variant and install an adapter wiring harness

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    Built 5 Dec 2016 – 11 Jul 2017

    ~468 vehicles affected

  9. FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS INSECURE

    R/2017/225 · 22 Jun 2017

    22 Jun 2017

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    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

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    Built 17 Oct 2016 – 29 May 2017

    ~729 vehicles affected

  10. ALTERNATOR MAY OVERHEAT

    R/2017/098 · 20 Feb 2017

    20 Feb 2017

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production the temperature sensors for the alternator have been installed/located in the wrong position. This can result in the driver not receiving an early warning of the alternator overheating.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the location of all the temperature sensors for the alternator and if found incorrectly positioned reposition them as per the technical service instruction including checking of the alienator bearings/friction.

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    Built 7 May 2013 – 15 Dec 2016

    ~623 vehicles affected

  11. EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM MAY FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2016/162 · 6 Jul 2016

    6 Jul 2016

    Defect

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System (AEBS) may in certain traffic situations activate itself

    Remedy

    Update the AEBS software

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    Built 14 Oct 2014 – 10 May 2016

    ~355 vehicles affected

  12. OIL MAY LEAK

    R/2016/089 · 1 Apr 2016

    1 Apr 2016

    Defect

    It has been established that on some vehicles the hydraulic hose feeding the engine fan may sustain chafing damage due to insufficient clamping which may over time result in severe oil leakage.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicle Inspect the hydraulic hose for damage and replace if necessary. Secure pipe with a new type of clamp and align the frame bracket according to manufacturer's instruction.

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    Built 18 Oct 2011 – 27 May 2015

    ~139 vehicles affected

  13. SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR / RISK OF FIRE

    R/2016/077 · 1 Apr 2016

    1 Apr 2016

    Defect

    The pre-heater power cable after time may exhibit chafing damages caused by movement over the support bracket on which the cable is attached. If the insulation is worn through this may result in short-circuit and if all the indicators are ignored the worst case scenario is fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the power cable to pre-heater to ensure there is no damage or contact with any abrasive surfaces or edges. The cable should be replaced if there is significant damage. Correct clamping by adding a rubber spacer at each of the two concerned clamping points according to instruction below. Also add a 7 mm spacer washer under the existing cable tie at the pre-heater relay box.

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    Built 28 Apr 2014 – 19 Oct 2015

    ~33 vehicles affected

  14. OIL MAY LEAK

    R/2016/078 · 1 Apr 2016

    1 Apr 2016

    Defect

    Oil may leak as a result of incorrect sealing rings (O-rings) which have been fitted on the oil pipes connected to the filter housing and cooling duct. Oil may pool when the engine is running and the vehicle is at a standstill endangering other road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both oil pipes with new ones (delivered complete with new sealing rings).

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    Built 24 Aug 2015 – 26 Aug 2015

    ~3 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Volvo Bus dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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