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HighNHTSA·12V510000·Announced 2012-10-18

Volvo Recalls 2002-2013 Trucks for Insufficient Seat Belt D-Ring Welds

Volvo is recalling 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks because the seat belt d-ring weld may be insufficient, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorage) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks equipped with bench passenger seats. These vehicles were manufactured between August 4, 2000, and June 22, 2012. The recall involves 1,496 vehicles.

The defect involves the seat belt d-ring weld, which may not be sufficient to meet the seat belt pull test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, this insufficient weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring free of charge. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VN, VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
1,496

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VN
  • VHD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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