2008 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls and problems
The 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2008 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls
Recall 21V-717: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V-836: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700: 21V-717 (exterior lighting), 16V-836 (electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Volvo Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.