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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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