Vehicle recall 12V313000 · July 5, 2012
2009-2011 Volvo Bus 9700
During production, the passenger seat wall mounting tracks may have not been properly secured to the structure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of personal injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V313000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 5, 2012
- Filed by
- PREVOST CARS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR12-61
- Owner notification
- September 24, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo Bus 9700 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Has your Volvo Bus been repaired?
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