2014 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vnm | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnl — Seat belts
Published December 18, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V618000, published December 18, 2013 and initiated November 29, 2013. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2014 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vnm | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnl — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VAH
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2014 VOLVO VAH | 2014 VOLVO VNM | 2014 VOLVO VHD | 2014 VOLVO VNL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vnm | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnl — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V618000 on December 18, 2013. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VAH.