| Make : VOLVO | Model : FE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19930201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V091000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930526 | Date Received by ODI: 19930520 | Date Added to Database: 19930527 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1075 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN GET CAUGHT IN THE SEAT SUSPENSION MECHANISM. THE MOVEMENT OF THE AIR SUSPENSION SEAT COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TETHER CABLE TO FRAY . |
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Consequence:
FRAYING OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TETHER CABLE COULDRESULT IN FAILURE OF THE CABLE AND INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTIN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW DESIGN BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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