Cooling system: fanRecall 12V-450 · 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700
PREVOST CARS, INC. recall 12V-450 covers 203 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700 for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V450000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.
The risk
Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.