Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
FE7
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
97V158000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace Seat Belt Buckles With The Cable Tether.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19880102
End Of Manufacture
19901014
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9555
Date Owners Notified
19971101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19970918