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2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 Safety Overview

The 2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp
  • Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • Exterior lighting:headlights

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLVO BUS 9700 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 23V890000

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2013-2021 9700 buses.

Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 23V890000: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/22/2023
2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 22V222000

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2020 Volvo 9700 DOT vehicles.

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 22V222000: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/6/2022
2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 21V717000

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2008-2021 9700 vehicles.

Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V717000: Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/15/2021
2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 21V597000

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Volvo 9700 vehicles equipped wit...

In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

NHTSA Recall 21V597000: In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/2/2021
2020 VOLVO BUS 9700 20V597000

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2020 9700 buses.

An engine that can be started while being worked on increases the risk of injury to the service technician.

NHTSA Recall 20V597000: An engine that can be started while being worked on increases the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/29/2020

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.