Volvo Bus B11R and B8R recall: Vehicle can be driven without the driver knowing the middle door is open
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Bus dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The 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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B11R | 24 Nov 2014 | 30 Oct 2017 | 152 |
| B8R | 24 Nov 2014 | 30 Oct 2017 | 152 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.