Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V075000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-05-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V075000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
485
Reported to NHTSA
1991-05-06
Owners notified
1991-05-13

Defect description

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 7401991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
Volvo 7601990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
Volvo 9401991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.