There have been 19 safety recalls for the Volvo Bus 9700. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo Bus 9700.
missing emergency exit labels can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2025 volvo 9700 buses. the emergency exit labels that provide exit identification and operating instructions may not be secured properly, allowing the labels to detach.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2024 volvo 9700 vehicles. the castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a detached link rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2022 9700 buses. the gps devices may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause an accelerator pedal sensor malfunction and lead to an unexpected loss of drive power.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo Bus 9700, 2017 Volvo Bus 9700, 2018 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: Volvo bus corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Volvo Bus 9700, 2018 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Volvo bus corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo Bus 9700, 2017 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: Volvo bus corporation (Volvo bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-start feature. These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volvo Bus 9700, 2009 Volvo Bus 9700, 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, 2011 Volvo Bus 9700, 2012 Volvo Bus 9700, 2013 Volvo Bus 9700, 2014 Volvo Bus 9700, 2015 Volvo Bus 9700, 2016 Volvo Bus 9700, 2017 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Volvo bus corporation (Volvo bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volvo Bus 9700, 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, 2011 Volvo Bus 9700, 2012 Volvo Bus 9700, 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the sliding seat is not locked in place, the seat may move forward and backwards on the track, increasing the risk of injury to the seat passenger if the coach is involved in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volvo Bus 9700, 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, 2011 Volvo Bus 9700, 2012 Volvo Bus 9700, 2013 Volvo Bus 9700, 2014 Volvo Bus 9700 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Volvo bus corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 9700 coaches equipped with a wheelchair lift. In the affected vehicles,the sliding seats, which can be moved to make room for wheelchair passengers, have lock down handles which can be forced to latch in an incorrect location.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2024 | Equipment:other:labels | 4 |
| Jul. 9, 2024 | Steering | 10 |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | Steering | 8 |
| Dec. 12, 2022 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 20 |
| Dec. 28, 2017 | Electrical System:wiring | 159 |
| Sep. 14, 2017 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 33 |
| Mar. 14, 2017 | Electrical System:wiring | 70 |
| Nov. 18, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 583 |
| Sep. 28, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 205 |
| Mar. 4, 2014 | Seats | 121 |
| Nov. 22, 2013 | Structure:body | 10 |
| Sep. 26, 2013 | Parking Brake | 22 |
| May. 1, 2013 | Electrical System: Software | 285 |
| Nov. 15, 2012 | Equipment | 44 |
| Sep. 13, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 203 |
| Jul. 5, 2012 | Seats | 165 |
| Jun. 26, 2012 | Electrical System: Software | 27 |
| May. 8, 2012 | Visibility | 27 |
| Jul. 18, 2011 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 185 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo Bus 9700 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2 |
| 2022 Volvo Bus 9700 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2 |
| 2017 Volvo Bus 9700 | 4 |
| 2016 Volvo Bus 9700 | 3 |
| 2015 Volvo Bus 9700 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2 |
| 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 | 8 |
| 2012 Volvo Bus 9700 | 8 |
| 2011 Volvo Bus 9700 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 | 11 |
| 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 11 |
| 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 | 1 |