VOLVO BUS 9700 2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V604000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-11 2015-09-28 2015-09-28

Production Dates: 2008-08-06 - 2012-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR15-85

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.