Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V222000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Volvo Bus Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-04-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V222000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Manufacturer
Volvo Bus Corporation
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-06
Owners notified
2022-09-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

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.