2009-2025 Volvo Bus 9700 recall: Incorrect Emergency Exit Identification Label/FMVSS 217
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 18, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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 risk
The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
1,236 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2009-2025 Volvo Bus 9700.
- Compared with
Volvo Bus Corporation has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
20 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Bus Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 16, 2025 Volvo Bus Corporation recall: Automatic Fire Suppression System May Short Circuit (agency record)
- Nov. 26, 2024 Volvo Bus Corporation recall: Emergency Exit Label May Detach/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- July 9, 2024 Volvo Bus Corporation recall: Steering Gear Link Rod Improperly Tightened (agency record)
- Feb. 8, 2024 Volvo Bus Corporation recall: Steering Gear Link Rod May Loosen and Detach (agency record)
- Dec. 22, 2023 Volvo Bus Corporation recall: Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo Bus 9700 2009-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V600000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 18, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,236 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SR26-84 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record