Vehicle recall 01V100000 · March 26, 2001
Volvo S80 and V70
Vehicle description: sedans and wagons.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V100000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2001
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
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