Vehicle recall 74V079000 · May 21, 1974

Volvo 142, 144 and 2 more models

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Volvo campaign no v-1940079.POSSIBILITY that if excessive pressure is exertedon the outer plastic housing of the floor mounted front seat beltbuckle/anchorage assembly while attaching the seat belt, there is a possibilitythat the housing will slide down the flexible stalk, and allow internal partsof the seat belt latch to become disassembled.if this condition exists itwill affect the belt sensing switch for the interlock system and enginestarting will be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing assembly wherenecessary and placing a metal clip on the stalk immediately below the plasticouter housing).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V079000
Reported to NHTSA: May 21, 1974
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: July 12, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 36,233
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 74V079000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo 142 (1974): 1974
Volvo 144 (1974): 1974
Volvo 145 (1974): 1974
Volvo 164 (1974): 1974

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