VOLVO BUS 2017 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
2017 VOLVO BUS 9700
Brand
VOLVO BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2017 VOLVO BUS 9700 vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature. These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact. The poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR17-80. Note: The affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16V836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.
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