Volvo Bus 9700: Electrical system — software

Affects Volvo Bus 9700 · 2009–2013 — about 285 vehicles.

The hazard

The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo Bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo Bus's recall campaign number is SR13-80.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational