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2008 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls, newest first

September 15, 2021NHTSA 21V717000860 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs

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.
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs; Exterior lighting › Headlights

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 2016NHTSA 16V836000583 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.
Components
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Power train › Automatic transmission; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Volvo Bus 9700 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Volvo Bus 9700?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.