NHTSA Recall 12V313000: Seats
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 2009–2011 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V313000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR12-61 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 5, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 volvo 9700 transit buses. During production, the passenger seat wall mounting tracks may have not been properly secured to the structure.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of personal injury to passengers.
Remedy
Volvo bus will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the passenger seat wall tracks free of charge. Owners may contact prevost car inc., service department toll-free at 1-866-870-2046 or 1-418-831-2046.
Notes
The prevost recall campaign number is sr12-61.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 12V313000
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.