NHTSA Recall 91V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V075000; Date: May. 6, 1991
Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Volvo 740; 1986 Volvo 740; 1987 Volvo 740; 1988 Volvo 740; 1989 Volvo 740; 1990 Volvo 740; 1991 Volvo 740; 1985 Volvo 760; 1986 Volvo 760; 1987 Volvo 760; 1988 Volvo 760; 1989 Volvo 760; 1990 Volvo 760; 1991 Volvo 940
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 485
Recall Summary:
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
How to Fix:
Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
Recall Notes:
System: safety belts for auxiliary seats. Vehicle description: station wagons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 13, 1991
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