Volvo Bus Recall 17V568000: Vehicle Speed Control, Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA recall 17V568000 · announced September 14, 2017 · filed by Volvo Bus Corporation · 33 units affected

The problem

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.

The risk

If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.

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

• 2017 Volvo Bus 9700
• 2018 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.