Recall 13V474 covers 22 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coach buses with park brake valves that do not fully apply. Volvo Bus dealer repair is free.
Volvo Bus is recalling 22 2013 9700 coach buses because wear in the park brake control valve can keep the parking brake from fully applying. That raises the risk of unintended movement, a crash, or pedestrian injury; Volvo Bus dealers will repair it free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake on the 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 is the system that holds the coach in place after the driver sets the brake. Its control valve responds to the parking brake lever and routes air pressure so the parking brakes apply and stay applied. Inside that valve, a guide plate helps the lever movement translate into the correct valve position.
On affected buses, a manufacturing error leaves the guide plate vulnerable to premature wear. As that plate wears, the park brake lever no longer moves the control valve through its full range. The driver can set the lever and still have parking brakes that are not completely applied.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the parking brake is set: the lever does not fully apply the brakes, so the bus is not secured the way the driver expects.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 22 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incompletely applied parking brake can let the bus roll unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians. Set the parking brake fully, watch for movement before exiting, and schedule the inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo Bus dealer to ask for the free park brake valve inspection and replacement that fixes parking brakes that fail to fully apply.
- Reference recall number 13V474 and Volvo Bus recall SR13-87 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice if Volvo Bus mailed one for your bus.
- Secure the bus before parking until the repair is complete, since an incompletely applied parking brake can let the vehicle move.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo Bus technician inspects the park brake control valve for the wear condition described in recall 13V474. If the valve is affected, the technician replaces the park brake valve. The inspection and any replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. This repair addresses the guide plate wear that can keep the park brake lever from fully applying the parking brakes, so the service visit should focus on that valve and the related park brake operation.
Timeline
| September 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V474?
Recall 13V474 covers 22 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 coach buses built with a park brake control valve guide plate that can wear too early. The park brake lever can fail to fully apply the parking brakes. Volvo Bus dealers inspect the valve and replace it for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2013 Volvo Bus 9700 is included in recall 13V474. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo Bus dealer to schedule the park brake valve inspection. Reference recall 13V474 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Volvo Bus dealers will inspect the park brake valve and replace it, if needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the park brake lever does not fully apply the parking brakes, the bus can roll after parking. That increases the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians. Have the valve inspected by a Volvo Bus dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V474000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo Bus customer service | 1-336-393-2000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V474 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V474000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →