Volvo Bus
B13r
13 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your B13r 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
13
Volvo Bus B13r · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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Emergency open door warning software Update
R/2026/067 · 13 Feb 2026
13 Feb 2026Defect
On affected vehicles the Emergency door buzzer does not work when the passenger door is opened using the emergency switch.
Remedy
Install updated software.
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Built 6 Dec 2022 – 4 Jul 2023
~8 vehicles affected
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Starter Motor Cable
R/2024/324 · 21 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024Defect
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.
Remedy
Remove the rubber protection cap and if necessary replace the heat shield.
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Built 8 Jul 2022 – 2 Feb 2024
~105 vehicles affected
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Power cable chafing
R/2024/256 · 18 Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024Defect
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.
Remedy
Check and adjust cable routing as necessary add rubber protection moulding as required.
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Built 18 Oct 2022 – 12 Feb 2024
~65 vehicles affected
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Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) software update
R/2024/139 · 20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024Defect
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
Remedy
Updated software to be installed
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Built 8 Jul 2022 – 3 Jan 2024
~57 vehicles affected
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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.
R/2024/008 · 8 Jan 2024
8 Jan 2024Defect
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.�
Remedy
Inspect Replace battery�
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Built 11 Oct 2022 – 17 Jan 2023
~3 vehicles affected
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ECM/ACM Software Update
R/2023/276 · 26 Sep 2023
26 Sep 2023Defect
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.
Remedy
Update software
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Built 9 May 2022 – 10 Sep 2023
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ECM/ACM Software Update
R/2023/276 · 26 Sep 2023
26 Sep 2023Defect
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.
Remedy
Update software
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Built 9 May 2022 – 10 Sep 2023
~63 vehicles affected
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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 2022Defect
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
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INTERNAL CONTACT FAILURE INSIDE THE WIPER SYSTEM MOTORS CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH THE SYNCHRONISATION
R/2021/209 · 12 Apr 2021
12 Apr 2021Defect
Synchronized wipers may fail and become stuck.
Remedy
Check Wiper motors and replace if within the affected range.
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Built 28 Jan 2020 – 25 Feb 2020
~9 vehicles affected
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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 2018Defect
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
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COLLISION AVOIDENCE WARNING LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE
R/2015/223 · 17 Nov 2015
17 Nov 2015Defect
Collision avoidance warning lamp may not illuminate
Remedy
Update system software on affected vehicles.
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Built 21 Apr 2015 – 20 Oct 2015
~49 vehicles affected
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INCORRECT SEAT BOLTS FITTED
R/2013/039 · 25 Feb 2013
25 Feb 2013Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicle to check the mounting bolt and replace if required.
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Affected build dates not specified
~11 vehicles affected
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AIR BELLOWS ON THE TRAILING AXLE COULD BECOME LOOSE.
R/2011/011 · 25 Jan 2011
25 Jan 2011Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
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Built 1 Jan 2011 – 25 Jan 2011
~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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