NHTSA Recall 17V845000: Electrical system: wiring
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 159 vehicles. It affects 2016–2018 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V845000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR17-85 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 28, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2018 9700 buses equipped with I-Start. The hardware that attaches the power supply cable to the fuse box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the power cable and fuse box to overheat.
Safety risk
The power cable and fuse box can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse box for damage, and replace it if necessary, as well as replace and tighten the nuts attaching the power cable, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo's number for this recall is SR17-85.
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 17V845000
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.