The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V798000·Announced 2016-11-02

Volvo Recalls 2016-2017 Models for Front Passenger Seat Belt Defect

Volvo is recalling 74,027 vehicles because the front passenger seat belt buckle may separate, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety restraint component may fail, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between February 16, 2015, and August 22, 2016. The recall affects a total of 74,027 units.

The defect involves the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud, which may loosen and allow the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 210 and 209. If the buckle separates during a crash, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud and replace the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began in January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S90, XC90, S60, V60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
74,027

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 (5)

  • S90
  • XC90
  • S60
  • V60
  • XC60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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