VOLVO BUS 9700 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V450000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-22 2012-09-13 2012-09-13

Production Dates: 2008-08-01 - 2012-09-03

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR12-65

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.

Consequence

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Notes

The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to http://www.safercar.gov.