NHTSA recall 15V604000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Volvo Bus 9700
Reported Sep 28, 2015205 vehicles affectedVolvo Bus CorporationMaker’s number SR15-85Built Aug 6, 2008 – Dec 21, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
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