Volvo Bus Corporation – 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.


Report Received Date 12/28/2017
NHTSA ID 17V845000
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.
Recall Code SR17-85
Potentially Affected 159
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V845000)

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