Recall
Volvo Bus 9700 — 13V171000
NHTSA ID
13V171000
Make
Volvo Bus
Model
9700
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-05-01
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
285
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SR13-80
Summary
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Consequence
The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo Bus's recall campaign number is SR13-80.