The worst 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 problems
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Recalls 2
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 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the 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 replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1‑877‑773‑8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.
Recall number 16V836000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
- Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log)
- STORAGE AND STARTUP GUIDELINES : part number updates
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Emergency window gasket replacement
- Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
- Introducing a new engine coolant into prevost service center network
- Front panel, central reinforcement installation
- Front panel, central reinforcement installation
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Is the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700?
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How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and electrical system.
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