NHTSA Recall 21V717000: Bulbs (exterior lighting) and headlights (exterior lighting)
Volvo Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 860 vehicles. It affects 2008–2021 Volvo Bus 9700.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V717000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR21-85 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › BULBS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | September 15, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles. The headlights may not have the correct amount of light output, and either be too bright, or too dim. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace of the headlight assembly or the bulbs, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Bus' customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V717000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Bus 9700 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.