NHTSA Campaign 04V404000

SEATS

Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Aug 12, 2004 · 126 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VHD 2003 126

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V404000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.