NHTSA Campaign Id 01V100000; Date: Mar. 26, 2001
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2001 Volvo S80; 2001 Volvo V70
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,276
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began may 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 2001
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