VOLVO BUS — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-07-16

Volvo 9700 buses have metallic debris in electrical connectors, causing engine stall

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-16
Manufacturer	Volvo Bus Corporation
Models affected	9700
Model year	2023-2025
Units affected	165
Defect	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._x000D_ 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.
Component	EQUIPMENT
Remedy	Prevost will inspect and remove any metallic debris from the AFSS connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-85.
Recall number	25V469000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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