Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V717000

Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs

Volvo Bus Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-09-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V717000

Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs
Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Vehicles affected
860
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-15
Owners notified
2023-09-01

Defect description

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
VOLVO BUS 97002021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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.