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1987 VOLVO FE7 Recall - Campaign #97V158000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1987 VOLVO FE7 RECALL - #97V158000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 1987 VOLVO FE7
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 3/28/1985 - 12/31/1987
Recalled on 9/22/1997
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 11/1/1997
# Affected 9,555
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE CABLE TETHER.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED
See also 1987 VOLVO FE7 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, KING PIN
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