Front: buckle assemblyRecall 97V-158 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V-158 covers 9,555 Volvo vehicles for a front: buckle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9,5553 models

ReportedSep 18, 1997Owners notified Nov 1, 1997

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEEL BRAIDED TETHER OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DEFORMED AND CAN POSSIBLY BE CRACKED. THIS HAPPENS AS THE SEATS ARE BEING MOVED ON THE SLIDING RAIL, AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE OFTEN CAUGHT AND PINCHED UNDER THE SEAT FRAMES.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE CABLE TETHER.

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY NOVEMBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED

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 FE1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Volvo FE61985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Volvo FE71985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from March 28, 1985 to February 9, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.