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
makesAndModels2016-2017 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.