VOLVO BUS 9700 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V717000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO BUS | 9700 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-09-01 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR21-85
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 860
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Volvo Bus Corporation "Volvo Bus" is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.nhtsa.gov.
