VOLVO BUS 9700 2017: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V568000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-03 2017-09-14 2017-09-15

Production Dates: 2017-03-29 - 2017-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR17-82

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation "Volvo" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.

Consequence

If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.

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.