NHTSA Recall 13V618000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V618000; Date: Nov. 29, 2013
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Volvo VAH; 2014 Volvo VHD; 2014 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNM
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 5,486
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 vah, vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1307.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 2014
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