2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: exhaust system
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 28, 2015. It covers about 205 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 205
- reported
- Sep 28, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 2015
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
Recall number 15V604000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V604000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 15V604000, reported on September 28, 2015, covers about 205 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V604000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1‑866‑870‑2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
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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