Recall 97V158000: 1985–1990 Volvo FE7

Report received

Sep 18, 1997

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

9,555vehicles

Model years

1985–1990

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Volvo FE70 complaints
• 1986 Volvo FE70 complaints
• 1987 Volvo FE70 complaints
• 1988 Volvo FE71 complaints
• 1989 Volvo FE70 complaints
• 1990 Volvo FE70 complaints