NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Volvo Bus Corporation - Automatic Fire Suppression System May Short Circuit
Published: July 16, 2025Recall ID: 25V469000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. Metallic debris within the electrical connectors of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) may cause a short circuit, resulting in a false warning to the driver, an engine shutdown, and the release of chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment.
Affected Products
Automatic Fire Suppression System May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Automatic Fire Suppression System May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V469000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V469000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Defect summary | Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. Metallic debris within the electrical connectors of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) may cause a short circuit, resulting in a false warning to the driver, an engine shutdown, and the release of chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment. |
| Completion rate | 68.48 |
| Corrective action | Prevost will inspect and remove any metallic debris from the AFSS connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR25-85. |
| Consequence summary | An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled coach bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR25-85 |
| Potentially affected | 165 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |