VOLVO BUS 9700 2024: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V524000

Make Model Year
VOLVO BUS 9700 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-18 2024-07-09 2024-07-10

Production Dates: 2023-07-10 - 2023-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Bus Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR24-84

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation "Volvo Bus" is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

Consequence

A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prevost will tighten the castellated nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-84.

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.nhtsa.gov.