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Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-06-26

Volvo B0E ESS traction battery risk of short circuit from loose metal piece

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-26
Manufacturer	VOLVO BUS
Models affected	B0E
Units affected	184
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.
Recall number	R/2025/227
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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