SeatsRecall 04V-404 · 2003 Volvo VHD

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-404 covers 126 2003 Volvo VHD for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1261 model

ReportedAug 12, 2004Owners notified Nov 1, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V404000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE BENCH SEAT, AS INSTALLED, DOES NOT THE SEAT PULL REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

The risk

THE SEAT ANCHORAGE TO THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE ADJUSTED SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVEN TOF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE BENCH SEAT WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND OF SEAT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0405.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 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 VHD2003

Built from January 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.