Vehicle recall 13V171000 · May 1, 2013
2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700
Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 9700 coaches manufactured from August 28, 2008, through April 19, 2013. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software controlled mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1750rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
- Consequence
- The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Bus will notify owners and dealers will remedy the software calibrations in the affected coaches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 1, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo Bus's recall campaign number is SR13-80.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V171000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2013
- Filed by
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR13-80
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
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