Volvo Bus Recalls 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 Buses for Accelerator Defect
Volvo Bus is recalling 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses because the accelerator pedal may not react when pushed, 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 (accelerator pedal failure) that creates an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on October 3, 2017.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service 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 — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 33
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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