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NHTSA campaign 26V600000

Incorrect Emergency Exit Identification Label/FMVSS 217

Volvo Bus Corporation

Potential units
1,236
Report received
Sep 18, 2026
Manufacturer ID
SR26-84

Recall summary

What is being 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."

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

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

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2010 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported
Vehicle2020 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2017 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2022 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2011 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported
Vehicle2025 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2009 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - Unknown
Vehicle2023 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2021 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2024 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2014 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported
Vehicle2016 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2019 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2018 Volvo Bus 970008/27/2008 - 11/07/2024
Vehicle2012 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported
Vehicle2013 Volvo Bus 9700Production dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files