Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling 193 of its 2013-2021 9700 buses because the red beacon lights on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. These beacons are intended to alert wheelchair lift users of the threshold location, but they currently fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for platform lift systems. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a free replacement of the red beacons to ensure proper visibility. Notification letters were mailed to known owners in September 2024.
If the warning beacons do not provide enough light, they may be difficult for wheelchair lift users to see, which increases the risk of a fall or other injury during boarding or exiting.
Free replacement of red beacon lights on the Threshold Warning System.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response