NHTSA recall campaign
13V171000
What was wrong
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Risk
The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo Bus's recall campaign number is SR13-80.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →