Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 16V-836 · 2008–2017 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 16V-836 covers 583 2008–2017 Volvo Bus 9700 for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V836000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.
The risk
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.