Volvo Bus B13r: Vehicle May Not Meet Standard Ece R55 Where A Towing Hook Must Have An Attachment For The Safety Wire

Volvo buses (models B13R, B11R, and B8R) sold in the United Kingdom may be missing a required safety wire attachment on the towing hook. The manufacturer will add this attachment to bring the vehicles into compliance with safety standards. This affects 222 vehicles.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B13R, VOLVO BUS B11R, VOLVO BUS B8R. Units affected: 222
Reason
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.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2022-02-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/641b1ec7-3cb2-4ef3-bc74-d701b12e6bf9