Recall SR17-85 – Insufficiently Tightened Power Cable

The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V845000
  • Manufacturer Volvo Bus Corporation
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 159

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

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