2024 Volvo Bus 9700: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24V524000 · 10 units potentially affected · filed Jul 9, 2024
What's wrong
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Why it matters
A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Prevost will tighten the castellated nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-84.
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
- 24V524000
- Manufacturer no.
- SR24-84
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Component
- STEERING
- Units affected
- 10
- Report received
- Jul 9, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 18, 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