Volvo BUS 9700 (2022): Equipment
Recall 22V917000 · Dec 12, 2022 · Volvo Bus Corporation
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V917000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2022
- Maker
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Electrical > Navigational system(global positioning system); Vehicle speed control > Accelerator pedal
- Model years
- 2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2022 9700 buses. The GPS devices may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause an accelerator pedal sensor malfunction and lead to an unexpected loss of drive power.
What can happen
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Prevost will inspect and reinstall the GPS devices, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V917000?
1 model: Volvo Bus 9700 (2022), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V917000?
Prevost will inspect and reinstall the GPS devices, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
What can happen?
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.