Volvo Recall 97V158000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 97V158000 · announced September 18, 1997 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America Inc · 9,555 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1990 Volvo Fe
• 1991 Volvo Fe
• 1992 Volvo Fe
• 1993 Volvo Fe
• 1985 Volvo Fe6
• 1986 Volvo Fe6
• 1987 Volvo Fe6
• 1988 Volvo Fe6
• 1989 Volvo Fe6
• 1990 Volvo Fe6
• 1985 Volvo Fe7
• 1986 Volvo Fe7
• 1987 Volvo Fe7
• 1988 Volvo Fe7
• 1989 Volvo Fe7
• 1990 Volvo Fe7

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