2023 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls

Defect: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. Metallic debris within the electrical connectors of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) may cause a short circuit, resulting in a false warning to the driver, an engine shutdown, and the release of chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.

Why it matters: An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Prevost will inspect and remove any metallic debris from the AFSS connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-85.

Owner notification: August 28, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation

Defect: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The fasteners that secure the power cable connections may not have been tightened securely.

Why it matters: Unsecured power cables can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Prevost will inspect and tighten the power cable fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR23-86.

Owner notification: November 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation

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.".

Why it matters: Missing emergency window exit labels can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: February 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation

Defect: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The emergency light sensors may have been installed incorrectly, causing the emergency lights to fail to activate after a rollover event.

Why it matters: Emergency lights that fail to activate can increase passenger evacuation time, increasing the risk of injury.

Prevost will inspect and reinstall the emergency light sensors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

Owner notification: December 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Bus Corporation