VOLVO BUS 9700 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V171000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2010
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-01 2013-05-02

Production Dates: 2008-08-28 - 2013-04-19

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-80

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 285

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.