2008-2021 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: bulbs
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 15, 2021. It covers about 860 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 860
- reported
- Sep 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 1, 2023
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs
- What is wrong
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046.
Recall number 21V717000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V717000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2021 Volvo Bus 9700 bulbs?
Yes. Recall 21V717000, reported on September 15, 2021, covers about 860 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V717000?
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1‑866‑870‑2046.
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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