NHTSA recall 23V667000
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Volvo Bus 9700
Reported Oct 3, 202319 vehicles affectedVolvo Bus CorporationMaker’s number SR23-85
The defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency window exits may be missing identification and operating instruction labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
Missing emergency window exit labels can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Prevost will inspect and install missing emergency exit labels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR23-85.