Volvo Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #17V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V173000 by Volvo Bus Corporation. Affecting 2016-2017 volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the i-start feature Includes 70 affected units, Ground Cable Installation may cause Relay Failure, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2017 volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the i-start feature

Defect Summary

Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the i-start feature. these vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact. the poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.

Corrective Action

Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 4, 2017. owners may contact volvo bus customer service 1-877-773-8678. volvo bus' number for this recall is sr17-80. note: the affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16v836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V173000
Manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Ground cable installation may cause relay failure
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 70

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SR17-80
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the i-start feature. these vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact. the poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Consequence Summary: An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 4, 2017. owners may contact volvo bus customer service 1-877-773-8678. volvo bus' number for this recall is sr17-80. note: the affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16v836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90

Metadata

SID: row-3etg_6w9c-cr8h
NHTSA ID: 17V173000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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