Recall 23V890000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

Report Date

20231222

Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

Affected Vehicles

9 models

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	VOLVO BUS	9700
2014	VOLVO BUS	9700
2015	VOLVO BUS	9700
2016	VOLVO BUS	9700
2017	VOLVO BUS	9700
2018	VOLVO BUS	9700
2019	VOLVO BUS	9700
2020	VOLVO BUS	9700
2021	VOLVO BUS	9700

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