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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-Start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat.
- Risk
- The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, and replace it if necessary, as well as replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-85.
- 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
Certain 2016-2018 Volvo 9700 buses equipped with I-Start may have a power supply cable hardware connection to the fuse box that is not properly tightened. This can cause the power cable and fuse box to overheat.
Overheating of the power cable and fuse box increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their bus checked as soon as possible.
Volvo will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, replacing it if necessary, and will replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, all free of charge. You can contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046 about this recall. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 201620172018 |
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