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NHTSA Campaign 12V450000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Issued by PREVOST CARS, INC. · Reported Sep 13, 2012 · 203 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO BUS 9700 2009 203
VOLVO BUS 9700 2010 203
VOLVO BUS 9700 2011 203
VOLVO BUS 9700 2012 203
VOLVO BUS 9700 2013 203

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V450000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.