15 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Posted on: 2020-09-30
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 9700 buses. The driver may be able to start the bus even if the starter disabling switch in the engine compartment has been activated, such as during servicing.
Consequence
An engine that can be started while being worked on increases the risk of injury to the service technician.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners, and will provide a service document describing how to connect and upload the new engine software, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2020. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Volvo bus's number for this recall is sr20-87.
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 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2020-09-30
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 9700 buses. The driver may be able to start the bus even if the starter disabling switch in the engine compartment has been activated, such as during servicing.
Consequence
An engine that can be started while being worked on increases the risk of injury to the service technician.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners, and will provide a service document describing how to connect and upload the new engine software, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2020. Owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Volvo bus's number for this recall is sr20-87.
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 #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2019-10-10
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2018-2020 volvo 9700 vehicles. The passenger seat belt attachments may not be sufficient to anchor the seat belts and restrain the seat occupants in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a passenger that does not remain properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the passenger seats, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2020-12-22
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2015-2020 9700 buses. The transmission c1 hub may fail which may lead to a disabled vehicle.
Consequence
A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module (tcm) calibration software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 12, 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - 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 #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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Posted on: 2022-04-06
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 volvo 9700 dot vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Interim notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed june 3, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in august 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 #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2022-04-06
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 volvo 9700 dot vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Interim notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed june 3, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in august 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 #11 - 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 #12 - 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 #13 - 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 #14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Posted on: 2022-04-06
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 volvo 9700 dot vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters september 30, 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 #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2022-04-06
Description
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2020 volvo 9700 dot vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters september 30, 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.