VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK 1983: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V035000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK 1983
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-04-01 1985-04-16

Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1985-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9393

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES.

Remedy

REPAIR SEAT BELTS OR ALTER DESIGN FOR SNUG BELT ADJUSTMENT AND RETENTION.

Notes

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