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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
- Risk
- If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.
- 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
Certain 2017-2018 Volvo Bus 9700 transit buses may not respond when the accelerator pedal is pushed, so the vehicle may fail to accelerate when the driver commands it.
If a bus does not accelerate when commanded, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Volvo will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the accelerator pedals free of charge. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046 (recall number SR17-82) for more information, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 20172018 |
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