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2018 Volvo 9700

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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5 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021565 · manufacturer campaign SR21-85

15 September 2021

Transport Canada lists: 9700 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016–2021

What is wrong

Certain buses were built with headlamps that may not meet the performance requirements of Canadian regulations. As a result, the headlamp beam pattern may be too bright in some areas and not be bright enough in others.

Why it matters

Headlamps that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers. Headlamps that are not bright enough may reduce visibility. Both of these issues could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Buses will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

32 vehicles affected in CanadaBusCompliance Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2021477 · manufacturer campaign SR21-84

2 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: 9700 2018–2019

What is wrong

On a small number of buses equipped with a Ricon BayLift wheelchair lift, the outer barrier of the lift may not be strong enough. As a result, when the lift is fully deployed, the barrier may not support an occupant if their mobility device or wheelchair moves against it.

Why it matters

A wheelchair lift barrier that is not strong enough could create the risk of an injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Buses will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a Prevost service center to add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts.

5 vehicles affected in CanadaBusSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020639 · manufacturer campaign SR21-80

21 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: 9700 2015–2020

What is wrong

On certain buses, the C1 drive hub in the transmission may fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the drive wheels when the bus comes to a stop. This can disable the bus and make it unable to move under its own power. Note: This recall only affects certain buses built with an Allison B500 transmission.

Why it matters

A bus that is disabled could create the need for a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Volvo service center to update the Transmission Control Module software.

18 vehicles affected in CanadaBusSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2017666 · manufacturer campaign SR17-085

30 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: 9700 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the hardware that attaches a power cable to the fuse box post may not have been tightened to specification during assembly. This could result in resistant heating potentially occurring, and could cause the cable and fuse box to overheat, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect for any damage to the fuse box and repaired as necessary. The nuts attaching the cable to the post will also be replaced and tightened to specification.

21 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2017443 · manufacturer campaign SR17-82

15 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: 9700 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may not react to the driver’s input. If this occurs, the vehicle would not be able to accelerate which could, under certain circumstances, increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace the accelerator pedal.

12 vehicles affected in CanadaBusCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Volvo 9700 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2018 Volvo 9700. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.