Volvo Bus Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volvo Bus Corporation in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 21, 2020

(Campaign #: SR21-81; SR21-80)

Transmission C1 Hub May Fail

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2020 9700 buses. The transmission C1 hub may fail which may lead to a disabled vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 20V803000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 553

Consequence Summary:

A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 48.46

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September 29, 2020

(Campaign #: SR20-87)

Engine can be Started while being Worked On

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2020 9700 buses. The driver may be able to start the bus even if the starter disabling switch in the engine compartment has been activated, such as during servicing.

NHTSA ID: 20V597000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Volvo Bus will notify owners, and will provide a service document describing how to connect and upload the new engine software, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-800-463-7738. Volvo Bus's number for this recall is SR20-87.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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