NHTSA Campaign 12V313000

SEATS

Issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. · Reported Jul 5, 2012 · 165 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VOLVO 9700 TRANSIT BUSES. DURING PRODUCTION, THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL MOUNTING TRACKS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STRUCTURE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Remedy

VOLVO BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE PASSENGER SEAT WALL TRACKS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST CAR INC., SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-870-2046 OR 1-418-831-2046.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO BUS 9700 2009 165
VOLVO BUS 9700 2010 165
VOLVO BUS 9700 2011 165

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V313000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.