Volvo Bus product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 16, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Bus Corporation recalls 2023–2025 Volvo Bus 9700

Recall number

25V469000

Brand / firm

Volvo Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 165 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

What was recalled

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. Metallic debris within the electrical connectors of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) may cause a short circuit, resulting in a false warning to the driver, an engine shutdown, and the release of chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

What to do

Prevost will inspect and remove any metallic debris from the AFSS connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-85.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.