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HighNHTSA·22V222000·Announced 2022-04-06

Volvo Bus Recalls 2020 9700 DOT Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Volvo Bus is recalling 48 2020 9700 DOT vehicles because a seizing alternator bearing can overheat and cause a fire. Owners will receive replacement belts free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2020 Volvo 9700 DOT vehicles. The recall involves 48 vehicles where the alternator front bearing may seize. In such cases, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text, but the potential for fire is the primary safety concern.

Volvo Bus will replace the alternator belt free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Bus 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 — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
48

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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