NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V173000
Manufacturer Volvo
Bus Corporation
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 70
Ground Cable Installation may cause Relay Failure
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Summary
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature.
These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact.
The poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin April 14, 2017.
Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service 1-877-773-8678.
Volvo Bus’ number for this recall is SR17-80.
Note: The affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16V836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.
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.
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- User Manual available for download under Product Information Details
- Waterproof construction & heavy duty 12AWG wires for the main contact.
- Bosch style 5-Pin SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) Relay.
- 12VDC (14V Max) and 40A/30A High Switching Capability.
- Wire Specifications: Black - Ground (85), Red - VDC (30), White - Trigger (86), Yellow - Output N/C (87a), and Blue - Output N/O (87).
- Matches OE form, fit, and function
- Manufactured with high quality materials for internal coil and switch
- Includes anti-corrosion terminals
- Constructed to withstand a harsh underhood environment
- Application specific to ensure a correct fit for your vehicle
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