NHTSA recall 01V-101 (01V101000)

seat belts recall reported March 26, 2001 - about 16,085 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V101000
Also written as: 01V-101
Reported: March 26, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~16,085
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WAGONS. THE BOLTED JOINT, USED FOR ATTACHING THE BRACKET THAT IS PART OF THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE FOR THE ISOFIX-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT, MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-101 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo V70 - 2001

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