The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V604000·Announced 2015-09-28

Volvo Bus 9700 Recall: Exhaust Clamp Failure May Cause Fire

Volvo is recalling 2009-2013 9700 buses because a failing exhaust clamp allows hot gas to contact engine materials, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (exhaust clamp failure) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured between August 28, 2008, and December 21, 2012. The recall affects 205 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail. This failure allows hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046 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
Hazard
Affected units
205

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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