Power feed relay may fail and cause engine stall
Defect Summary
Volvo bus corporation (volvo bus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2017 9700 buses manufactured january 7, 2008, to august 25, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a power feed relay for the engine and transmission which may be undersized for the application, causing the relay to fail and the engine to stall.
Safety Consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo bus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing relay with a larger, more robust, relay, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2016. owners may contact volvo bus customer service at 1-877-773-8678. volvo bus' number for this recall is sr16-86.
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FAQ: Recall 16V836000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V836000?
NHTSA recall 16V836000 was issued by Volvo Bus Corporation on November 18, 2016. It addresses: Power feed relay may fail and cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 583 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volvo Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V836000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR16-86. 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.