NHTSA Recall 17V568000
Filed by Volvo Bus Corporation. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 2017-09-14. An estimated 33 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
Risk
If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR17-82
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.