NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Volvo Bus 9700 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
NHTSA #21V717000Reported September 15, 2021 · Volvo Bus Corporation
Potentially affected: 860 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA #16V836000Reported November 18, 2016 · Volvo Bus Corporation
Potentially affected: 583 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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