2010 Volvo Bus 9700
Recalled by Volvo Bus Corporation
Vehicle recall
Volvo Bus Corporation
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volvo Bus Corporation has issued a safety recall covering 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on September 18, 2026 and affects approximately 1,236 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, with approximately 1,236 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Volvo Bus Corporation, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2010 Volvo Bus 9700; 2020 Volvo Bus 9700; 2017 Volvo Bus 9700; 2022 Volvo Bus 9700; 2011 Volvo Bus 9700; 2025 Volvo Bus 9700; 2009 Volvo Bus 9700; 2023 Volvo Bus 9700; 2021 Volvo Bus 9700; 2024 Volvo Bus 9700; 2014 Volvo Bus 9700; 2015 Volvo Bus 9700; 2016 Vo…”
Why was 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency exit label on the entrance door is missing the exit operating instructions. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2010 Volvo Bus 9700, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Prevost will replace the emergency exit identification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2026. Owners ma…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought 2010 Volvo Bus 9700. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: United States.
How to check whether you have it
Your VIN is the 17-character number visible through the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, and on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also on your registration and insurance card.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Prevost will replace the emergency exit identification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-84. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) in
What to do if you already bought it
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included — recalls often cover only part of a model year.
If it is included, contact any authorized dealer to schedule the repair. Safety recall work is performed free of charge, whether or not you bought the vehicle new and regardless of warranty status.
If the notice above includes a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning, follow it until the repair is done. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- September 18, 2026
- Recall started
- September 18, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency exit label on the entrance door is missing the exit operating instructions. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the…Show full text ▾
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency exit label on the entrance door is missing the exit operating instructions. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2010 Volvo Bus 9700 recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2025 Volvo 9700 buses.
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2010 Volvo Bus 9700?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V600000. Information last synced from the NHTSA on September 24, 2026.