Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 97V158000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1997-09-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V158000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
9,555
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-18
Owners notified
1997-11-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEEL BRAIDED TETHER OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DEFORMED AND CAN POSSIBLY BE CRACKED. THIS HAPPENS AS THE SEATS ARE BEING MOVED ON THE SLIDING RAIL, AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE OFTEN CAUGHT AND PINCHED UNDER THE SEAT FRAMES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE CABLE TETHER.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo FE1993 1992 1991 1990
Volvo FE61990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
Volvo FE71990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

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.