NHTSA recall 12V450000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Volvo Bus 9700
Reported Sep 13, 2012203 vehicles affectedPREVOST CARS, INC.Maker’s number SR12-65Built Aug 1, 2008 – Sep 3, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.
The 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.