CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2009-2013 model year heavy-duty buses, built between August 28, 2008 and December 21, 2012, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail. When it does, hot exhaust gas can escape and contact other components or materials in the engine compartment.
Hot exhaust contact with nearby materials can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay the repair.
Volvo will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the exhaust clamp free of charge. Owners can contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046 with questions. Volvo's recall number is SR15-85. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 20092010201120122013 |
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