Recall 12V-539: 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700

Prevost Cars, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 15, 2012, covering about 44 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-539
Report date
Nov 15, 2012
Vehicles affected
44
Owners notified
Feb 8, 2013

The problem

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches manufactured from April 2009 through June 2012. The wheelchair lift may be missing maintenance safety pins and/or the wheelchair lift cylinders may not be the proper length, preventing the proper use of maintenance safety pins.

The risk

With either the maintenance safety pins missing or not able to be used, the wheelchair lift may not be safely stowed in place, increasing the risk of injury to those working on, or around, the lift.

The fix

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add the safety pins and/or verify that they work properly, as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Notes

The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-69.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPrevost Cars, Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V539000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo Bus 97002009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All 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-539?

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches manufactured from April 2009 through June 2012. The wheelchair lift may be missing maintenance safety pins and/or the wheelchair lift cylinders may not be the proper length, preventing the proper use of maintenance safety pins.

How is recall 12V-539 fixed?

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add the safety pins and/or verify that they work properly, as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

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.