NHTSA Recall 16V836000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling) and 2 other components
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 583 vehicles. It affects 2008–2017 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V836000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR16-86 |
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 18, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured January 7, 2008, to August 25, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Safety risk
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR16-86.
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 16V836000
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.