Volvo Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #21V597000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V597000 by Volvo Bus Corporation. Affecting 2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts Includes 266 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Outer Barrier May Fail/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts
Defect Summary
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain 2009-2021 volvo 9700 vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts. when the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 403, "platform lift systems" and 404, "platform lift installations."
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 28, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed on march 18, 2022. owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.