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2016 Volvo Bus 9700 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Volvo Bus 9700 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2016 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls

Missing Emergency Exit Instructions on Bus Door Label

Recall 26V600Sep 18, 20261,236 vehicles affected

The emergency exit label on the entrance door of these buses is missing the exit operating instructions.

Dim warning beacon may fail to alert wheelchair lift users

Recall 23V890Dec 22, 2023193 vehicles affected

The red beacon lights on the Threshold Warning System of certain 9700 buses may not be bright enough.

Headlights May Be Too Bright or Too Dim, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V717Sep 15, 2021860 vehicles affected

Certain Volvo 9700 buses from model years 2008 through 2015 may have headlights that do not produce the correct amount of light.

Wheelchair Lift Barrier May Fail Under Force

Recall 21V597Aug 2, 2021266 vehicles affected

The outer barrier of the wheelchair lift may not withstand enough force when fully deployed.

Transmission Hub May Fail, Stranding Bus Passengers

Recall 20V803Dec 21, 2020553 vehicles affected

A component inside the automatic transmission, the C1 hub, may fail on these buses.

Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire

Recall 19V119Feb 21, 2019316 vehicles affected

The actuator of the fire extinguisher system in certain motorcoaches may not work properly, which can stop the fire suppression agent from being released.

Loose Power Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 17V845Dec 28, 2017159 vehicles affected

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.

Engine May Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V173Mar 14, 201770 vehicles affected

A ground cable on certain 2016-2017 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature may have been installed improperly, leading to poor electrical contact.

Relay can fail and stall engine, raising crash risk

Recall 16V836Nov 18, 2016583 vehicles affected

The power feed relay that supplies the engine and transmission may be undersized for the application.

2016 Volvo Bus 9700 questions

Does the 2016 Volvo Bus 9700 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2016 Volvo Bus 9700: Missing Emergency Exit Instructions on Bus Door Label; Dim warning beacon may fail to alert wheelchair lift users; Headlights May Be Too Bright or Too Dim, Raising Crash Risk; Wheelchair Lift Barrier May Fail Under Force; Transmission Hub May Fail, Stranding Bus Passengers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Volvo Bus 9700 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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