VOLVO BUS 9700 2013: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V474000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-19 2013-09-26 2013-10-23

Production Dates: 2012-04-30 - 2012-11-02

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR13-87

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation "Volvo Bus" is recalling certain model year 2013 9700 coach buses manufactured April 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. Due a manufacturing error, the guide plate in the park brake control valve may prematurely wear creating a condition that causes the park brake lever to fail to completely apply the parking brakes.

Consequence

If the parking brakes are not completely applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury to pedestrians.

Remedy

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the park brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is SR13-87.

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.