Recall 04V-404
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Volvo VHD: Seats.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-404
- Reported
- August 12, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 126 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0405.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VHD 2003