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Recall

Volvo Bus 9700 — 13V591000

NHTSA ID
13V591000
Make
Volvo Bus
Model
9700
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2013-11-22
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
10
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR13-92

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches modified January 11, 2012, through September 18, 2012 to provide wheel chair access. After being altered, the buses have an insufficient number of emergency exit windows on the passenger side of the bus. As such, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency exits may delay an occupants egress of the bus, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's recall number is SR13-92.

Affected Vehicles

Volvo Bus 9700
Model Years: 2009

2009 Volvo Bus 9700