Volvo Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13V171000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V171000 by Volvo Bus Corporation. Affecting model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from august 28, 2008, through april 19, 2013 Includes 285 affected units, Throttle Limp-Mode Software Fault, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from august 28, 2008, through april 19, 2013
Defect Summary
Volvo bus corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from august 28, 2008, through april 19, 2013. certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by july 1, 2013. owners may contact volvo bus at 1-336-393-2000. volvo bus's recall campaign number is sr13-80.