Volvo Bus 9700 recall 26V600000 - Labels

NHTSA · September 18, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V600000 (Volvo Bus), reported September 18, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 1,236.
• Component: Labels.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

September 18, 2026

Recalling firm

Volvo Bus Corporation

Source ID

26V600000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 32 recall campaigns from Volvo Bus Corporation since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 1,236 vehicles, it is larger than 58% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective action

Prevost will replace the emergency exit identification labels, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.

Affected vehicles

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