NHTSA recall 09V-445 (09V445000)

seats recall reported November 18, 2009 - about 8,438 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V445000
Also written as: 09V-445
Manufacturer number: R216
Reported: November 18, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~8,438
Component: seats

What is being recalled

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME.

Why it is dangerous

SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR IN A CRASH THE SEATBELT MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY 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 09V-445 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo XC60 - 2010

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