Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 22V-222 · 2020 Volvo Bus 9700
Volvo Bus Corporation recall 22V-222 covers 48 2020 Volvo Bus 9700 for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V222000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2020 Volvo 9700 DOT vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
The risk
An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volvo Bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureNHTSA