1998 Volvo V70 seat belts problems

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Seat belts · 139,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 volvo v70. The contact stated the rear seat belt became lodged and could not be used. The contact attempted to repair the failure himself but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer advised the vehicle warranty was expired and would not offer any further assistance. The seat belt remained lodged for over three months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Seat belts · 58,371 miles · WA

In late february 2005, my wife noticed that the child seats in our 1998 volvo v70 would loosen up when our children would get in or move in their seats. These child seats were of the stationary type and of different makes. As one of the rear outboard seat belts had already been replaced at no charge for a similar concern in june 2003, we visited our regional volvo dealership to report the issue. New belt assemblies were ordered and on march 15th of this year, both outer rear seat belts were replaced. This time, since we had to pay for the repair, I retrieved the failed parts. Examination of both seat belts buckles seem to suggest that the failure of the belts' child seat locking tab, which is part of the buckle, prevented the child seat from staying securely held in position. These assemblies are available for you to analyze and draw an expert conclusion. We requested a review of the problem by the district service manager and filed an e-mail complaint with volvo's customer assistance center. The VIN of the car is [xxx]. *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Seat belts · WA

1998 volvo v70a experienced problems with the drivers side shoulder harness. *mr the shoulder harness was frayed. One would have to pull the seat belt to unlock and then pull it down which caused it to wear. *sc

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Seat belts · 122,000 miles · VA

Front passenger's side seat belt retractor broke. Manufacturer refused to replace it. *ak

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Seat belts · DE

Safety lock on rear seat belt broke while trying to install child safety seat. Taken to dealer who said too much force was used, however a trained child seat technician stated that consumer put the car seat in correctly. *ak

Filed May 30, 2000 · Seat belts · MA

Driver's side seat belt would release without indication. *ak

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Seat belts · OR

The seat belt in the center back seat broke. Yh

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Body, Brakes · MA · crash

The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.

Filed Mar 9, 1999 · Body, Seat belts · CA

Seat buckle lock mechanism design to use with child safety seat fractured resulting in failure.

Filed Jan 15, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · TN · crash

While driving 45 MPH on wet pavement going around a curb, the front passenger's tire blew out, causing the consumer to hit a wall. Upon impact, driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.