2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 — Structure: body
Published November 26, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V591000, published November 26, 2013 and initiated November 22, 2013. Recalling firm: Volvo Bus Corporation; 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches modified January 11, 2012, through September 18, 2012 to provide wheel chair access. After being altered, the buses have an insufficient number of emergency exit windows on the passenger side of the bus. As such, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What to do
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's recall number is SR13-92.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO BUS
- Model
- 9700
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Lot
- 2009 VOLVO BUS 9700 | 2010 VOLVO BUS 9700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Volvo Bus 9700 | 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V591000 on November 26, 2013. Reported hazard: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches modified January 11, 2012, through September 18, 2012 to provide wheel chair access. After being altered, the buses have an insufficient number of emergency exit windows on the passenger side of the bus. As such, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's recall number is SR13-92.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO BUS. Model: 9700.