Vehicle recall 04V404000 · August 12, 2004
2003 Volvo VHD
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the bench seat, as installed, does not the seat pull…
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- Summary
- Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the bench seat, as installed, does not the seat pull requirements of the standard.
- Consequence
- The seat anchorage to the floor may not be sufficient to retain the adjusted seating position, which could lead to personal injury or death in the even tof a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger side bench seat with a different brand of seat. The recall began November 1, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX0405.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V404000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0405
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 126
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
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