NHTSA Campaign 13V618000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Nov 29, 2013 · 5,486 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VAH 2014 5,486
VOLVO VHD 2014 5,486
VOLVO VNL 2014 5,486
VOLVO VNM 2014 5,486

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V618000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.