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HighNHTSA·24V524000·Announced 2024-07-09

Volvo Bus 9700 Recall for Steering Gear Link Rod Nut Tightening

Volvo Bus is recalling 2024 9700 vehicles because improperly tightened nuts on the steering gear link rod may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control.

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 steering defect that can cause loss of control and increase crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or deaths, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly. This condition can allow the rod to loosen.

A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Owners should contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046 to schedule a repair. Prevost will tighten the castellated nuts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2024. Owners may also contact 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 — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 9700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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