NHTSA Recall 86V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V104000; Date: Aug. 5, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1984 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1985 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1986 Volvo Volvo Truck
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 19,921
Recall Summary:
Seat belt may loosen when extended completely from the non-locking retractor, even though it is buckled and adjusted snugly. This allows the free end of the belt to creep back into the retractor without warning. Consequence of defect: seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
How to Fix:
Repair or replace seat belt, as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: seat belt. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs. Gvwr and greater.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 1986
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