Other fuel types: turbo/superchargerRecall 15V-604 · 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 15V-604 covers 205 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700 for a other fuel types: turbo/supercharger problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V604000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
The risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.