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Vehicle recall 21V717000 · September 15, 2021

2008-2021 Volvo Bus 9700

The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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."
Consequence
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V717000
Reported to NHTSA
September 15, 2021
Filed by
Volvo Bus Corporation
Manufacturer campaign
SR21-85
Owner notification
September 1, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected
860
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs; Exterior lighting › Headlights
Recall 21V717000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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