VOLVO BUS 9700 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V119000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-15 2019-02-21 2019-02-26

Production Dates: 2015-01-08 - 2018-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR19-03

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 316

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation "Volvo Bus" is recalling certain 2015-2018 9700 motorcoaches equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.

Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR19-83.

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.