Recall 04V404000: 2003 Volvo VHD

Report received

Aug 12, 2004

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america, inc.

Potentially affected

126vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the bench seat, as installed, does not the seat pull requirements of the standard.

Possible consequence

The seat anchorage to the floor may not be sufficient to retain the adjusted seating position, which could lead to personal injury or death in the even tof a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side bench seat with a different brand of seat. The recall began november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Volvo VHD3 complaints