Volvo Bus Recall 13V171000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 13V171000 · announced May 1, 2013 · filed by Volvo Bus Corporation · 285 units affected

The problem

Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.

The risk

The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo Bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo Bus's recall campaign number is SR13-80.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.