2009–2011 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 volvo 9700 motor coaches manufactured from october 31, 2008, through july 1, 2011. On some vehicles, there is a possibility of poorly tightened nuts on the front and rear fuse box connections.
💥 The risk
There could be interruptions in the electrical supply which may cause the engine to stall without warning. Additionally, the loose connections may create excessive heat which may lead to a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuse box and perform the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-5432.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V364000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SR11-52
- Manufacturer
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 185
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-870-2046
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 25, 2011
- Built
- Oct 31, 2008 – Jul 1, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Prevost safety recall no. SR11-52.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .