2017 VOLVO BUS 9700

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Title: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Date: 2017-03-14

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 17V173000

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 70

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Overview: 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.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

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2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Remedy: 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.

2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.