Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. Metallic debris within the electrical connectors of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) may cause a short circuit, resulting in a false warning to the driver, an engine shutdown, and the release of chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 VOLVO BUS 9700Manufacturer campaign: SR25-85Part: 213737862025 VOLVO BUS 97002023 VOLVO BUS 9700Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Official action
Prevost will inspect and remove any metallic debris from the AFSS connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-85.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 VOLVO BUS 9700
- Brand or manufacturer
- VOLVO BUS
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V469000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety