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Safety Recall: 12V450000

12V450000 Reported: 9/13/2012 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

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Summary

Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.

Safety Risk

Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.

Additional Notes

The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected Vehicles