Front: retractorRecall 86V-104 · 1983–1986 Volvo Volvo Truck
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 86V-104 covers 19,921 1983–1986 Volvo Volvo Truck for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1983 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.