VOLVO VHD 2014: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V618000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-01-27 | 2013-11-29 | 2013-12-18 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-12 - 2013-11-14
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1307
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5486
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
