NHTSA Recall 12V450000 |
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Vehicles: Volvo 9700
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V450000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO BUS / 9700 2009-2013 Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V450000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 Summary: 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 is expected to begin in September 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Notes: The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64. 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.