Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #13V618000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V618000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 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 Includes 5,486 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.