CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The emergency light sensors may have been installed incorrectly, causing the emergency lights to fail to activate after a rollover event.
- Risk
- Emergency lights that fail to activate can increase passenger evacuation time, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Prevost will inspect and reinstall the emergency light sensors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 Volvo 9700 buses may have had their emergency light sensors installed incorrectly. If the bus rolls over, the emergency lights may fail to turn on.
The emergency lights help passengers find their way out quickly. If they do not activate, evacuation can take longer, which increases the risk of injury.
The repair is free. Prevost will inspect the emergency light sensors and reinstall them if necessary. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on December 30, 2022. You can contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046 for more information, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 2023 |
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