NHTSA Recall 17V173000: Electrical system: wiring
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR17-80 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | March 14, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 4, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature. These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact. The poor contact may cause the power feed 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 inspect the vehicles and correct the ground wire installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service 1-877-773-8678. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR17-80. Note: The affected vehicles were previously remedied for a similar issue under recall 16V836, however, this recall requires additional repairs to ensure that the power feed relay will not fail.
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 17V173000
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.