NHTSA : 23V890000

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

Defect Description

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."

Consequence / Hazard

Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles9

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.