Defect Description For Recall
Prevost Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 Coaches Manufactured From April 2009 Through June 2012. The Wheelchair Lift May Be Missing Maintenance Safety Pins And/Or The Wheelchair Lift Cylinders May Not Be The Proper Length, Preventing The Proper Use Of Maintenance Safety Pins.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO BUS
Model Of Vehicle
9700
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V539000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
With Either The Maintenance Safety Pins Missing Or Not Able To Be Used, The Wheelchair Lift May Not Be Safely Stowed In Place, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To Those Working On, Or Around, The Lift.
Fix Defect
Prevost Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Add The Safety Pins And/Or Verify That They Work Properly, As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 8, 2013. Owners May Contact Prevost At 1-418-883-2888.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
44
Date Owners Notified
20130208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20121115
Make Campaign Number
SR12-69