Volvo Bus Recalls 2013 9700 Coaches for Parking Brake Defect
Volvo Bus is recalling 2013 9700 coach buses because a manufacturing error may cause the parking brake to fail to fully apply, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that poses a risk of harm (crash or injury) where no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 9700 coach buses manufactured between April 30, 2012, and November 2, 2012. The recall addresses a manufacturing error in the park brake control valve where the guide plate may prematurely wear. This condition can cause the park brake lever to fail to completely apply the parking brakes.
If the parking brakes are not completely applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury to pedestrians. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park brake valve free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO BUS 9700
- Brand
- VOLVO BUS
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Bus
- Affected units
- 22
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 9700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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