Volvo Recall 86V104000: Seat Belts, Front, Retractor

NHTSA recall 86V104000 · announced August 5, 1986 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 19,921 units affected

The problem

SEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.