NHTSA Recall 13V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V171000; Date: May. 1, 2013
The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volvo Bus 9700; 2010 Volvo Bus 9700; 2011 Volvo Bus 9700; 2012 Volvo Bus 9700; 2013 Volvo Bus 9700
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Volvo Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 285
Recall Summary:
Volvo bus corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
How to Fix:
Volvo bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo bus's recall campaign number is sr13-80.
Recall 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.
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