Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V604000
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 205 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V604000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Bus Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 28, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V604000 |
| Units affected: | 205 |
- Description:
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
- Consequeces:
- If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
- 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.