Recall 15V604000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Report Date
20150928
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.

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.