2024 Volvo Bus 9700: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24V083000 · 8 units potentially affected · filed Feb 8, 2024
What's wrong
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nut securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm may be loose and allow the link rod to detach.
Why it matters
A detached link rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Prevost will inspect and tighten the castellated nuts and install new cotter pins as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-82.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V083000
- Manufacturer no.
- SR24-82
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Component
- STEERING
- Units affected
- 8
- Report received
- Feb 8, 2024
- Owner letters
- Feb 22, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Bus 9700 2024