EquipmentRecall 19V-119 · 2015–2018 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 19V-119 covers 316 2015–2018 Volvo Bus 9700 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2018 9700 motorcoaches equipped with specific fire suppression systems. The actuator of the fire extinguisher system may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
The risk
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and the fire suppression system manufacturer will inspect the systems, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR19-83.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 8, 2015 to April 24, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.