VOLVO BUS 9700 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V604000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO BUS | 9700 | 2011 |
| 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
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.
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
