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2009-2010 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: body

Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on November 22, 2013. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Nov 22, 2013
owners notified
Jan 16, 2014

Structure: body

What is wrong
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches modified January 11, 2012, through September 18, 2012 to provide wheel chair access. After being altered, the buses have an insufficient number of emergency exit windows on the passenger side of the bus. As such, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk
In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency exits may delay an occupants egress of the bus, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's recall number is SR13-92.

Recall number 13V591000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V591000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Volvo Bus 9700 body?

Yes. Recall 13V591000, reported on November 22, 2013, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V591000?

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's recall number is SR13-92.

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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