VOLVO BUS 2014 VOLVO BUS 9700 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 VOLVO BUS 9700
Brand
VOLVO BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2014 VOLVO BUS 9700 vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp issues. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2043. Volvo Bus number for this recall is SR24-81.
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