VOLVO BUS 2013 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 VOLVO BUS 9700
Brand
VOLVO BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2013 VOLVO BUS 9700 vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026