Vehicle recall 91V075000 · May 6, 1991

Volvo 740, 760 and 1 more model

Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening.

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

Summary: Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
Notes: System: safety belts for auxiliary seats.vehicle description: station wagons.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V075000
Reported to NHTSA: May 6, 1991
Filed by: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Owner notification: May 13, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 485
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 91V075000 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 740 (1985-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo 760 (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo 940 (1991): 1991

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