VOLVO VHD 2003: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-04-07 | 2003-03-20 | 2003-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2000-12-15 - 2003-02-03
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0303
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 396
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL TWO-MAN PASSENGER BENCH SEAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." ON THE TWO-MAN PASSENGER BENCH SEAT INBOARD "CENTER" POSITION, SEAT BELT D-RING MOUNTING BRACKET WELDNUT, THE WELD IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE SEAT BELT PULL REQUIREMENTS .
THESE TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT D-RING MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0303.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
