VOLVO 760 1989: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 760 | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-05-13 | 1991-05-06 | 1991-05-15 |
Production Dates: 1985-01-01 - 1991-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 485
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.
