1990-1993 Volvo Fe, Volvo FE6 and others recall: buckle assembly
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on September 18, 1997. It covers about 9,555 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,555
- reported
- Sep 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Nov 1, 1997
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
Recall number 97V158000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V158000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Volvo Fe, Volvo FE6 and others buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 97V158000, reported on September 18, 1997, covers about 9,555 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V158000?
Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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