Front: anchorageRecall 03V-108 · 2000–2003 Volvo VHD

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 03V-108 covers 396 2000–2003 Volvo VHD for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3961 model

ReportedMar 20, 2003Owners notified Apr 7, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THESE TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VHD2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Built from December 15, 2000 to February 3, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.