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Volvo Bus 9700 Recall 13V171: Electrical System:Software

NHTSA campaign 13V171, reported May 1, 2013, 285 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V171Volvo Bus Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo Bus 970020092010201120122013