Recall 12V-313: 2009–2011 Volvo Bus 9700

PREVOST CARS, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2012, covering about 165 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-313
Report date
Jul 5, 2012
Vehicles affected
165
Owners notified
Sep 24, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of personal injury to passengers.

The fix

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.

Notes

The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-61.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov

Recall details

ManufacturerPREVOST CARS, INC.
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V313000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo Bus 97002009, 2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-313?

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.

How is recall 12V-313 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.