NHTSA Recall 12V313000
Filed by Volvo Bus Corporation. Component: Seats. Reported 2012-07-05. An estimated 165 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VOLVO 9700 TRANSIT BUSES. DURING PRODUCTION, THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL MOUNTING TRACKS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STRUCTURE.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
What the manufacturer will do
VOLVO BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL TRACKS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR12-61
Notes
THE PREVOST RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SR12-61.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV