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Volvo Bus B13R recalled over an electrical or software fault

Electrical or software fault

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.�.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • B13R

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 11/10/2022 – 17/01/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • C0803

What to do now

The defect is electrical or in the vehicle’s software.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/008). Quoted as issued.

Summary

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.�.

Defect

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�

Models

B13R

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Volvo Bus B13R being recalled?

The defect is electrical or in the vehicle’s software. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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