Defect summary
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coaches. The pipe that carries hydraulic fluid to the fan drive may crack allowing oil to spray on hot engine components.
Consequence
Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add a rubber skirt to the hydraulic pipe, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Notes
The Prevost recall campaign number is SR12-64.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-423 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 12V450000. Text as published by NHTSA.