Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V100000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 11/01/2000 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 3276 | 05/07/2001 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 03/26/2001 | 03/29/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. the rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. owner notification began may 7, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 1 | ||
| I purchased vehicle 8 months ago i now have problems with the front and back suspension. the air turns on its own, the axle has broken, the sunroof opens when it wants to open, check engine light has turned on along with maintenance light, my doors will unlock themselves when i lock them and the alarm will engage, the left window does not work , sometimes i cant unlock the doors have to unlock with my hand. my cruise control does not work, the battery stops working often, the inside lights work sometimes. it is running terrible , idle up and down i know all has something to do with recall please help! *tr | |||
| 12/14/2012 | |||
| I purchased vehicle 8 months ago i now have problems with the front and back suspension. the air turns on its own, the axle has broken, the sunroof opens when it wants to open, check engine light has turned on along with maintenance light, my doors will unlock themselves when i lock them and the alarm will engage, the left window does not work , sometimes i cant unlock the doors have to unlock with my hand.my cruise control does not work, the battery stops working often, the inside lights work sometimes. it is running terrible , idle up and down i know all has something to do with recall please help | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Consumer states that the spring steel clip failed causing the replaced right seat belt anchor to pull out of the floor, consumer believes this is a design defect, manufacturer contacted. *tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| The replaced right seat belt anchor pulled out of the floor because a spring clip failed. i believe the design may be faulty. there is no hole and bolt anchoring the seat belt.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 1 | 04/30/2001 | |
| The front seat belts released when the consumer hit the buckle with her elbow. *nlm *scc *jb | |||