Volvo due to a software error, the vehicles may come to a sudden stop by brake application if the sensor reads that the wheelchair lift door is not completely closed.
The short version
PREVOST CARS, INC. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, THE VEHICLES MAY COME TO A SUDDEN STOP BY BRAKE APPLICATION IF THE SENSOR READS THAT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY SUDDENLY STOP WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
PREVOST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-295.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | Volvo 9700 |
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