Recall 12V-510
Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2002 to 2013 Volvo VHD and 1 other model: Seat belts.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-510
- Reported
- October 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,496 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1204.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]