Volvo Bus 9700 Recalled for Insufficient Seat Belt Anchorages
Volvo Bus is recalling 2018-2020 9700 models because passenger seat belt attachments may not anchor properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.
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 (seat belt anchorages) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a significant risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2020 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where passenger seat belt attachments may not be sufficient to anchor the seat belts and restrain occupants in the event of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
In the event of a crash, a passenger who does not remain properly restrained has an increased risk of injury. Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the passenger seats free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2019.
Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. They may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO BUS 9700
- Brand
- VOLVO BUS
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 34
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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