Volvo BUS 2013–2021 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled December 22, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V890000 · Volvo BUS
Hazard
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo Bus number for this recall is SR24-81.
Units
193 units
Description
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
What to do
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo Bus number for this recall is SR24-81.
Product
Volvo BUS 9700
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Bus Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →