2003 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #04V404000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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| Vehicle |
2003 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2003 - 10/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
8/19/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/2004 |
| # Affected |
126 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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