Volvo Bus 9700 (2009) – 12V450000

Defect Description For Recall

Prevost Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 Coaches. The Pipe That Carries Hydraulic Fluid To The Fan Drive May Crack Allowing Oil To Spray On Hot Engine Components.

Make Of Vehicle

VOLVO BUS

Model Of Vehicle

9700

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

12V450000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Effect Of Defect

Hydraulic Oil Sprayed Onto Hot Engine Components May Result In A Vehicle Fire.

Fix Defect

Prevost Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Add A Rubber Skirt To The Hydraulic Pipe, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 22, 2012. Owners May Contact Prevost At 1-418-883-2888.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20080801

End Of Manufacture

20120903

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

203

Date Owners Notified

20121022

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volvo Bus Corporation

Date Report Received

20120913

Make Campaign Number

SR12-65

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard