Vehicle recall 86V104000 · August 5, 1986

1983-1986 Volvo Volvo Truck

Seat belt may loosen when extended completely from the non-locking retractor, even though it is buckled and adjusted snugly.

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

Summary: Seat belt may loosen when extended completely from the non-locking retractor, even though it is buckled and adjusted snugly. This allows the free end of the belt to creep back into the retractor without warning. Consequence of defect: seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Repair or replace seat belt, as necessary.
Notes: System: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs. GVWR and greater.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V104000
Reported to NHTSA: August 5, 1986
Filed by: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Owner notification: September 2, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 19,921
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Recall 86V104000 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 Truck (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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