Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 11V-364 · 2009–2011 Volvo Bus 9700
PREVOST CARS, INC. recall 11V-364 covers 185 2009–2011 Volvo Bus 9700 for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V364000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VOLVO 9700 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2008, THROUGH JULY 1, 2011. ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF POORLY TIGHTENED NUTS ON THE FRONT AND REAR FUSE BOX CONNECTIONS.
The risk
THERE COULD BE INTERRUPTIONS IN THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOOSE CONNECTIONS MAY CREATE EXCESSIVE HEAT WHICH MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-5432.
PREVOST SAFETY RECALL NO. SR11-52.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 31, 2008 to July 1, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.