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2016-2017 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: wiring

Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on March 14, 2017. It covers about 70 vehicles.

vehicles affected
70
reported
Mar 14, 2017
owners notified
May 4, 2017

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 17V173000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V173000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Volvo Bus 9700 wiring?

Yes. Recall 17V173000, reported on March 14, 2017, covers about 70 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V173000?

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.

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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