Medium DVSA Vehicles
Volvo Bus recalls B0E — C0455 traction battery inspect/replace
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⚠ What You Should Do
Replacement of ESS Traction battery.
Recall Details
Defect: ESS Traction battery. There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating and a risk of fire. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats.
Remedy: Replacement of ESS Traction battery.
Vehicles affected: 184
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/227
Make: VOLVO BUS | Model: B0E
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/227.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
ESS Traction battery. There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating and a risk of fire. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats.