CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2022 9700 buses. The GPS devices may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause an accelerator pedal sensor malfunction and lead to an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Prevost will inspect and reinstall the GPS devices, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2023. 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 buses may have had their GPS devices installed incorrectly. This can cause a fault in the accelerator pedal sensor, which may lead to an unexpected loss of drive power while the vehicle is operating.
A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may also need to be evacuated in uncontrolled traffic, which raises the risk of injury to passengers.
The inspection and reinstallation of the GPS devices, if needed, is free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed January 31, 2023. You can contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046, and you should 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 | 2022 |
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