Volvo Bus B11r: Vehicle Can Be Driven Without The Driver Knowing The Middle Door Is Open
Summary Volvo Bus is recalling 304 B11R and B8R buses because the driver may not receive a warning if the middle door is open while driving. The fix involves a software update to display a warning light and audible alarm when the door is open, with stronger alerts at higher speeds. This recall affects buses in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B11R, VOLVO BUS B8R. Units affected: 304
- Reason
- 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.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-11-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e12400f3-e7c6-41ae-a93b-3403aae712cd