NHTSA Recall 23V667000
Filed by Volvo Bus Corporation. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-10-03. An estimated 19 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency window exits may be missing identification and operating instruction labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk
Missing emergency window exit labels can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Prevost will inspect and install missing emergency exit labels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR23-85.
Manufacturer campaign number: SR23-85
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.nhtsa.gov.