Volvo Bus 9700 (2008) – 16V836000

Defect Description For Recall

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2017 9700 Buses Manufactured January 7, 2008, To August 25, 2016. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With A Power Feed Relay For The Engine And Transmission Which May Be Undersized For The Application, Causing The Relay To Fail And The Engine To Stall.

Make Of Vehicle

VOLVO BUS

Model Of Vehicle

9700

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

16V836000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Effect Of Defect

An Unexpected Engine Shutdown Increases The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Volvo Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Existing Relay With A Larger, More Robust, Relay, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 20, 2016. Owners May Contact Volvo Bus Customer Service At 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus’ Number For This Recall Is Sr16-86.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volvo Bus Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20080107

End Of Manufacture

20160825

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

583

Date Owners Notified

20161220

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volvo Bus Corporation

Date Report Received

20161118

Make Campaign Number

SR16-86

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard