NHTSA Recall 15V604000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 205 vehicles. It affects 2009–2013 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V604000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR15-85 |
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | September 28, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manufactured August 28, 2008, to December 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment.
Safety risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust clamp, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR15-85.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V604000
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.