NHTSA Recall 12V205000: Visibility
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR12-57 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received | May 8, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost car inc. (prevost) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 volvo 9700 motor coaches. On some vehicles, the quantity of emergency exit windows is insufficient to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency, passengers may be delayed in exiting the vehicle due to limited emergency windows, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional emergency exit window, free of charge. An interim notification will be completed by mid-july 2012. The safety recall began on september 27, 2012. Owners may contact prevost car inc. At 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-883-2888.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-57.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov
Vehicles covered by recall 12V205000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.