Key Takeaway

VOLVO TRUCKS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC was recalled on October 10, 2001. What to do: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COMPLIANT, REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VE...

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VOLVO TRUCKS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELTS

Recalled: October 10, 2001 ~2,277 units affected 01E050

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE VOLVO, F7 MODEL, CLASS 7 AND 8 VEHICLES BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1981 AND MARCH 1986. THE AFFECTED BELTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 1088593 OR V1088593. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Injuries / Consequence

THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE WEARER, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COMPLIANT, REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Products Affected

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Company Information

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COMPLIANT, REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON S...

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