Vehicle recall 17V568000 · September 14, 2017
2017-2018 Volvo Bus 9700
The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.
- 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
- 17V568000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2017
- Filed by
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR17-82
- Owner notification
- October 3, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
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 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your Volvo Bus been repaired?
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