Volvo Bus Recall 21V717000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights
NHTSA recall 21V717000 · announced September 15, 2021 · filed by Volvo Bus Corporation · 860 units affected
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2008 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2009 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2010 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2011 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2012 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2013 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2014 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2015 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2016 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2017 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2018 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2019 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2020 Volvo Bus 9700
- 2021 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.