11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2014-03-06
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 9700 coaches equipped with a wheelchair lift. In the affected vehicles,the sliding seats, which can be moved to make room for wheelchair passengers, have lock down handles which can be forced to latch in an incorrect location. Locking the seats incorrectly may cause damage to the handle and allow the seat to not latch properly.
Consequence
If the sliding seat is not locked in place, the seat may move forward and backwards on the track, increasing the risk of injury to the seat passenger if the coach is involved in a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will install plates along the sliding seat rail to show correct locking positions and provide an addendum to the operator's manual. The recall began on april 28, 2014. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number associated with this recall is sr14-82.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-08-03
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 403, platform lift systems and 404, platform lift installations.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 24, 2021. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-08-03
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 403, platform lift systems and 404, platform lift installations.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 28, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 18, 2022. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-09-16
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Estimated start date for repairing vehicles is by march 31, 2022. Owners were notified of the safety risk on november 11, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Posted on: 2021-09-16
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Estimated start date for repairing vehicles is by march 31, 2022. Owners were notified of the safety risk on november 11, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2021-08-03
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 403, platform lift systems and 404, platform lift installations.
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 28, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 18, 2022. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-09-16
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Estimated start date for repairing vehicles is by march 31, 2022. Owners were notified of the safety risk on november 11, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Posted on: 2021-09-16
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Estimated start date for repairing vehicles is by march 31, 2022. Owners were notified of the safety risk on november 11, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 7, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo bus number for this recall is sr24-81.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 7, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo bus number for this recall is sr24-81.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 7, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo bus number for this recall is sr24-81.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.