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NHTSA Recall 17V568000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Volvo Bus 9700.

33
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (October 3)
NHTSA campaign17V568000
Manufacturer campaignSR17-82
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Report receivedSeptember 14, 2017
Owner notificationOctober 3, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.

Safety risk

If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-82.

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 17V568000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Bus 97002017, 2018

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.