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Volvo in the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

NHTSA campaign 22V-222 · Reported April 6, 2022 · 48 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volvo 9700
VEHICLES AFFECTED
48
REMEDY
Volvo Bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volvo Bus Corporation reported a problem with the gasoline belts and associated pulleys. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

WHY IT MATTERS

An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Volvo Bus will replace the alternator belt, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-222.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020Volvo 9700

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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