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NHTSA Campaign 21V717000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Issued by Volvo Bus Corporation · Reported Sep 15, 2021 · 860 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO BUS 9700 2008 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2009 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2010 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2011 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2012 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2013 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2014 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2015 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2016 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2017 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2018 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2019 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2020 860
VOLVO BUS 9700 2021 860

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V717000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.