CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nut securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm may be loose and allow the link rod to detach.
- Risk
- A detached link rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Prevost will inspect and tighten the castellated nuts and install new cotter pins as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-82.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A castellated nut that secures the steering gear link rod to the steering arm may be loose, which could allow the link rod to detach from the steering arm.
If the link rod detaches, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been performed.
The repair is free. Prevost will inspect and tighten the castellated nuts and install new cotter pins as needed. Owners can contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 2024 |
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