Volvo Bus product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 18, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Bus Corporation recalls 2008–2017 Volvo Bus 9700

Recall number

16V836000

Brand / firm

Volvo Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 583 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.

What to do

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.