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Volvo Bus 9700 Recall 12V313: Seats

NHTSA campaign 12V313, reported July 5, 2012, 165 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V313PREVOST CARS, INC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VOLVO 9700 TRANSIT BUSES. DURING PRODUCTION, THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL MOUNTING TRACKS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STRUCTURE.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Remedy
VOLVO BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL TRACKS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-61.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

Affected vehicles

Volvo Bus 9700200920102011