2013 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: parking brake
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 26, 2013. It covers about 22 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22
- reported
- Sep 26, 2013
- owners notified
- Nov 19, 2013
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2013 9700 coach buses manufactured April 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. Due a manufacturing error, the guide plate in the park brake control valve may prematurely wear creating a condition that causes the park brake lever to fail to completely apply the parking brakes.
- Risk
- If the parking brakes are not completely applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury to pedestrians.
- Remedy
- Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the park brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Volvo's recall number is SR13-87.
Recall number 13V474000
Affected vehicles
- Volvo Bus 9700 2013 2013
Questions about recall 13V474000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 parking brake?
Yes. Recall 13V474000, reported on September 26, 2013, covers about 22 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V474000?
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the park brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Volvo's recall number is SR13-87.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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