Volvo 1983–1986 Seat Belts recall
Recalled August 5, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V104000 · Volvo
Remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY.
Units
19,921 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY.
Product
Volvo VOLVO TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →