Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2016 Volvo S60.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
The manufacturer has not corrected a known recall. Nor have I received an update. This is the second notice in the attached document. They state there is not yet parts available to correct it. But according to the NHTSA web site VIN look-up, the recall is listed as recall incomplete. When if there is no fix available it should be listed as recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. We have received recall notifications, the first attachment. We have not received a follow-up notification for either recall notices. In the one for NHTSA recall 20v-378 recall r10029: front seat belt fastener states: "unfortunately at this time, replacement parts are not available for this repair. Please be assured that Volvo is working to secure the needed replacement seat belt fastener as soon as possible. Estimated time for parts in stock is end of November, 2020. We will send you a second notification letter as soon as the new replacement fastener is available. " my problem is that I am a u. S. Government civilian employee preparing to relocate from italy to the u. S. I shipped this car to italy from the u. S. In November 2018. The shipping company will not ship a car with an open recall. I need something in writing that accurately reflects the recall status; "recall incomplete" or "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available"?.
2016 Volvo S60. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 20v-378. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving, the srs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 20v378000 (seat belts) and NHTSA campaign number: 16v798000 (seat belts). The dealer repaired unknown electrical problems. The cells in the battery were bad. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that after a few weeks the srs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who informed her the vehicle had been in an accident previously and the wiring was faulty. The vehicle was taken to an independent european mechanic who informed her there was a fault with the back of the battery. The auxiliary battery was draining. The battery was leaking. The mechanic informed her that the pretensioner needed to be replaced but was unable to obtain the parts from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified t but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 27, 859.