Defect Description For Recall
Volvo Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2013 Vhd And Vn Trucks, Manufactured From August 4, 2000, Through June 22, 2012, And Equipped With Bench Passenger Seats. The Seat Belt D-Ring Weld May Not Be Sufficient Enough To Meet The Seat Belt Pull Test. Therefore, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VHD
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
12V510000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, An Insufficient Seat Belt Weld May Prevent The Seat Belt From Properly Restraining The Occupant. This Increases The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Volvo Trucks Of America Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Suspected D-Ring, Free Of Change. The Safety Recall Began On May 10, 2013. Owners May Contact Volvo At 1-336-393-2000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20000804
End Of Manufacture
20120622
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1496
Date Owners Notified
20130510
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20121018
Make Campaign Number
RVXX1204
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210