2012 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2011 Volvo Bus 9700 — Visibility
Published May 10, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V205000, published May 10, 2012 and initiated May 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Volvo Bus Corporation; 2012 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2011 Volvo Bus 9700 — Visibility.
What's the hazard
PREVOST CAR INC. (PREVOST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2013 VOLVO 9700 MOTOR COACHES. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE QUANTITY OF EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS IS INSUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What to do
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY MID-JULY 2012. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC. AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-883-2888.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO BUS
- Model
- 9700
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 VOLVO BUS 9700 | 2013 VOLVO BUS 9700 | 2009 VOLVO BUS 9700 | 2010 VOLVO BUS 9700 | 2011 VOLVO BUS 9700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2011 Volvo Bus 9700 — Visibility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V205000 on May 10, 2012. Reported hazard: PREVOST CAR INC. (PREVOST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2013 VOLVO 9700 MOTOR COACHES. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE QUANTITY OF EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS IS INSUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What should I do if I have this product?
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY MID-JULY 2012. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC. AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-883-2888.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO BUS. Model: 9700.