The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V841000·Announced 2022-11-15

Volvo Bus Recalls 2023 9700 Models Due to Emergency Light Sensor Defect

Volvo Bus is recalling 2023 9700 vehicles because incorrectly installed emergency light sensors may prevent lights from activating after a rollover.

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 involves a safety-critical component (emergency lights) that may fail during a rollover, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where emergency light sensors may have been installed incorrectly. This installation error can cause the emergency lights to fail to activate after a rollover event.

Emergency lights that fail to activate can increase passenger evacuation time, which increases the risk of injury. The corrective action involves Prevost inspecting and reinstalling the emergency light sensors if necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
14

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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