Volvo Bus

B8r

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

If your B8r 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

Volvo Bus B8r · DVSA register

All recall notices.

Urea Pump Unit Replace

R/2025/014 · 16 Jan 2025

16 Jan 2025

Defect

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

Remedy

Replace Urea pump.

Build window

Built 11 Oct 2023

~1 vehicles affected
EMS Software Bug on M33B release

R/2024/464 · 21 Nov 2024

21 Nov 2024

Defect

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.

Remedy

Volvo retailer will Reprogram the affected ECUs.

Build window

Built 10 Jun 2013 – 22 Jan 2015

~2 vehicles affected
Handbrake Valve Wrong Spring

R/2024/192 · 24 Apr 2024

24 Apr 2024

Defect

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

Remedy

Replace faulty park brake valve.

Build window

Built 25 May 2023 – 26 May 2023

~9 vehicles affected
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.

Build window

Built 15 Aug 2018 – 26 Mar 2020

~74 vehicles affected
TOO LITTLE OR MISSING CLEARANCE FROM HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE HOSE TOWARDS FRAME MEMBER

R/2018/276 · 22 Aug 2018

22 Aug 2018

Defect

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

Remedy

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

Build window

Built 15 Apr 2013 – 1 Jun 2018

~673 vehicles affected
FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET JOINT BREAKS/CRACKS

R/2018/199 · 9 Jul 2018

9 Jul 2018

Defect

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).

Remedy

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

Build window

Built 7 Jun 2013 – 10 Oct 2017

~27 vehicles affected
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

R/2018/102 · 9 Feb 2018

9 Feb 2018

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

Build window

Built 15 Apr 2013 – 20 Dec 2017

~631 vehicles affected
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.

Build window

Built 24 Nov 2014 – 30 Oct 2017

~152 vehicles affected
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT

R/2018/140 · 9 Oct 2017

9 Oct 2017

Defect

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.

Remedy

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

Build window

Built 15 Apr 2013 – 1 Nov 2016

~411 vehicles affected
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

Build window

Built 5 Dec 2016 – 11 Jul 2017

~468 vehicles affected
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

Build window

Built 17 Oct 2016 – 29 May 2017

~729 vehicles affected
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2016/242 · 4 Oct 2016

4 Oct 2016

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

Build window

Built 15 Apr 2013 – 27 Jun 2016

~366 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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