Volvo Bus 9700: Seats

Affects Volvo Bus 9700 · 2009–2014 — about 121 vehicles.

The hazard

If the sliding seat is not locked in place, the seat may move forward and backwards on the track, increasing the risk of injury to the seat passenger if the coach is involved in a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will install plates along the sliding seat rail to show correct locking positions and provide an addendum to the operator's manual. The recall began on April 28, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number associated with this recall is SR14-82.

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