Wheelchair lift safety pins missing or unusable
Defect Summary
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 volvo bus 9700 coaches manufactured from april 2009 through june 2012. the wheelchair lift may be missing maintenance safety pins and/or the wheelchair lift cylinders may not be the proper length, preventing the proper use of maintenance safety pins.
Safety Consequence
With either the maintenance safety pins missing or not able to be used, the wheelchair lift may not be safely stowed in place, increasing the risk of injury to those working on, or around, the lift.
Corrective Action
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will add the safety pins and/or verify that they work properly, as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2013. owners may contact prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
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FAQ: Recall 12V539000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V539000?
NHTSA recall 12V539000 was issued by Prevost Car (us) Inc. on November 15, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift safety pins missing or unusable. The recall affects approximately 44 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Prevost Car (us) Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V539000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR12-69. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.