Vehicle recall 97V158000 · September 18, 1997

Volvo FE6, FE7 and 1 more model

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steel braided tether of the safety belt buckle is deformed and can possibly be cracked. This happens as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail, at the same time they are often caught and pinched under the seat frames.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin by November 1, 1997.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V158000
Reported to NHTSA: September 18, 1997
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owner notification: November 1, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,555
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 97V158000 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 FE (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Volvo FE6 (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo FE7 (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985

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