Recall 12V450000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Report Date
20120913
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.

Safety Consequence

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 VOLVO BUS 9700
2010 VOLVO BUS 9700
2011 VOLVO BUS 9700
2012 VOLVO BUS 9700
2013 VOLVO BUS 9700

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.