Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 17V-568 · 2017–2018 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 17V-568 covers 33 2017–2018 Volvo Bus 9700 for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V568000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
The risk
If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 29, 2017 to June 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.