Electrical system: wiringRecall 17V-845 · 2016–2018 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 17V-845 covers 159 2016–2018 Volvo Bus 9700 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V845000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-Start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat.
The risk
The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, and replace it if necessary, as well as replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-85.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 25, 2016 to October 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.