Volvo Bus Recall 12V450000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Fan

NHTSA recall 12V450000 · announced September 13, 2012 · filed by Prevost Cars, Inc. · 203 units affected

The problem

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.

The risk

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

What to do

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Volvo Bus 9700
• 2010 Volvo Bus 9700
• 2011 Volvo Bus 9700
• 2012 Volvo Bus 9700
• 2013 Volvo Bus 9700

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.