Defect Description For Recall
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 Transit Buses Equipped With The I-Start Feature. These Vehicles Have A Ground Cable That May Have Been Improperly Installed, Resulting In Inadequate Electrical Contact. The Poor Contact May Cause The Power Feed Relay To Fail And The Engine To Stall.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO BUS
Model Of Vehicle
9700
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V173000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
An Unexpected Engine Shutdown Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volvo Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles And Correct The Ground Wire Installation, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 4, 2017. Owners May Contact Volvo Bus Customer Service 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus’ Number For This Recall Is Sr17-80. Note: The Affected Vehicles Were Previously Remedied For A Similar Issue Under Recall 16V836, However, This Recall Requires Additional Repairs To Ensure That The Power Feed Relay Will Not Fail.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20150827
End Of Manufacture
20160901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
70
Date Owners Notified
20170504
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20170314
Make Campaign Number
SR17-80