Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, “Platform Lift Systems.”
Volvo Bus Corporation – Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
| Report Received Date | 12/22/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V890000 |
| Consequence Summary | Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift userseasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo Bus number for this recall is SR24-81. |
| Recall Code | SR24-81 |
| Potentially Affected | 193 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V890000) |
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