Volvo Bus Recalls 9700 Models Due to Engine Stall Risk
Volvo Bus is recalling 2008-2017 9700 buses because an undersized power feed relay may fail, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash 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 (electrical system) where an unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured between January 7, 2008, and August 25, 2016. The recall affects 583 vehicles equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission that may be undersized for the application.
The undersized relay may fail, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. This unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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 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 — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 583
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.
Related recalls
Same brand · VOLVO BUS
- HighVolvo Bus 9700 Recall for Missing Emergency Exit Instructions
NHTSA · 2026-09-18
- SevereVolvo Bus Recalls 2023-2025 9700 Models Due to Fire Suppression Defect
NHTSA · 2025-07-16
- HighVolvo Bus Recalls 2025 9700 Models for Emergency Exit Label Defect
NHTSA · 2024-11-26
- HighVolvo Bus 9700 Recall for Steering Gear Link Rod Nut Tightening
NHTSA · 2024-07-09
- SevereVolvo Bus 9700 Recalled for Potential Steering Link Rod Detachment
NHTSA · 2024-02-08
Same manufacturer · Volvo Bus Corporation
See all →- High
- HighVolvo Bus Recalls 2023 9700 Models for Missing Emergency Exit Labels
NHTSA · 2023-10-03
Same hazard · engine stall
See all →- High
- SevereVolkswagen Recalls 2025 Tiguan for Software Error Causing Engine Stalls
NHTSA · 2026-09-10
- SevereFord Recalls 2023-2027 F-150 Trucks for Fuel Tank Securing Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-09
- SevereBMW S 1000 RR Motorcycles Recalled Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk
NHTSA · 2026-07-23
- SevereFord Recalls 2012-2018 Focus Vehicles for Engine Stall Risk
NHTSA · 2026-06-09
Similar recalls
- SevereVolvo Bus Recalls 2016-2017 9700 Models for Engine Stall Risk
NHTSA · 2017-03-14
- SevereVolvo Bus Recalls 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 Buses for Accelerator Defect
NHTSA · 2017-09-14
- HighVolvo Bus Recalls 2015-2020 9700 Models for Transmission Hub Failure
NHTSA · 2020-12-21
- SevereVolvo Bus 9700 Recall: Exhaust Clamp Failure May Cause Fire
NHTSA · 2015-09-28
- HighVolvo Bus Recalls 2013 9700 Coaches for Parking Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2013-09-26
- High