Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V597000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Volvo Bus Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-09-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V597000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-29
Owners notified
2020-11-06

Defect description

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2020 9700 buses. The driver may be able to start the bus even if the starter disabling switch in the engine compartment has been activated, such as during servicing.

Safety risk

An engine that can be started while being worked on increases the risk of injury to the service technician.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and will provide a service document describing how to connect and upload the new engine software, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Volvo Bus's number for this recall is SR20-87.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
VOLVO BUS 97002020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.