Volvo Bus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-Start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat.
What could happen
The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, and replace it if necessary, as well as replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-85.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Bus 9700 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V845000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 159
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 25, 2016 to Oct 11, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- SR17-85
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo Bus recall: Equipment Sep 18, 2026
- Volvo Bus recall: Equipment Jul 16, 2025
- Volvo Bus recall: Equipment Nov 26, 2024
- Volvo Bus recall: Steering Jul 9, 2024
- Volvo Bus recall: Steering Feb 8, 2024
- Volvo Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 22, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.