NHTSA Recall 13V474000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V474000; Date: Sep. 26, 2013
If the parking brakes are not completely applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury to pedestrians.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volvo Bus 9700
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Volvo Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Volvo bus corporation (Volvo bus) is recalling certain model year 2013 9700 coach buses manufactured April 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. Due a manufacturing error, the guide plate in the park brake control valve may prematurely wear creating a condition that causes the park brake lever to fail to completely apply the parking brakes.
How to Fix:
Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the park brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is sr13-87.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 2013
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