Front: anchorageRecall 91V-075 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 91V-075 covers 485 Volvo vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4853 models

ReportedMay 6, 1991Owners notified May 13, 1991

Complaints since8Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo 7401985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Volvo 7601985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Volvo 9401991

Built from January 1, 1985 to June 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.