NHTSA Recall 97V158000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V158000; Date: Sep. 18, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Volvo FE; 1991 Volvo FE; 1992 Volvo FE; 1993 Volvo FE; 1985 Volvo FE6; 1986 Volvo FE6; 1987 Volvo FE6; 1988 Volvo FE6; 1989 Volvo FE6; 1990 Volvo FE6; 1985 Volvo FE7; 1986 Volvo FE7; 1987 Volvo FE7; 1988 Volvo FE7; 1989 Volvo FE7; 1990 Volvo FE7
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 9,555
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steel braided tether of the safety belt buckle is deformed and can possibly be cracked. This happens as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail, at the same time they are often caught and pinched under the seat frames.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin by November 1, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1997
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