Defect Description For Recall
Prevost Car Inc. (Prevost) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 Motor Coaches. On Some Vehicles, The Quantity Of Emergency Exit Windows Is Insufficient To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, Øbus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.Ø
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO BUS
Model Of Vehicle
9700
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V205000
Component Description
Visibility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Passengers May Be Delayed In Exiting The Vehicle Due To Limited Emergency Windows, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Emergency Exit Window, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notification Will Be Completed By Mid-July 2012. The Safety Recall Began On September 27, 2012. Owners May Contact Prevost Car Inc. At 1-866-870-2046 Or 1-418-883-2888.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
20120926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20120508
Make Campaign Number
SR12-57
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217