Vehicle recall 22V222000 · April 6, 2022
2020 Volvo Bus 9700
In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
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 2020 Volvo 9700 DOT vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo Bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters September 30, 2022. 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
- 22V222000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 2022
- Filed by
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Owner notification
- September 30, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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 (2020): 2020
Has your Volvo Bus been repaired?
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