EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE VOLVO
— Recall Campaign #01E050000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE VOLVO, F7 MODEL, CLASS 7 AND 8 VEHICLES BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1981 AND MARCH 1986. THE AFFECTED BELTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 1088593 OR V1088593. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,277 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01E050000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
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| Recall date: | September 27, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01E050000 |
| Units affected: | 2,277 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE VOLVO, F7 MODEL, CLASS 7 AND 8 VEHICLES BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1981 AND MARCH 1986. THE AFFECTED BELTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 1088593 OR V1088593. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
- Consequeces:
- THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE WEARER, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COMPLIANT, REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. 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.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).