Volvo Bus Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Bus Corporation in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 28, 2017

(Campaign #: SR17-85)

Insufficiently Tightened Power Cable

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-Start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat.

NHTSA ID: 17V845000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 159

Consequence Summary:

The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, and replace it if necessary, as well as replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-85.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 94.97

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September 14, 2017

(Campaign #: SR17-82)

Accelerator Pedal May Not React

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.

NHTSA ID: 17V568000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 33

Consequence Summary:

If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.94

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March 14, 2017

(Campaign #: SR17-80)

Ground Cable Installation may cause Relay Failure

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature. These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact. The poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.

NHTSA ID: 17V173000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR17-80. Note: The affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16V836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90

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