NHTSA recall 12V-510 (12V510000)
seat belts recall reported October 18, 2012 - about 1,496 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V510000
- Also written as
- 12V-510
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1204
- Reported
- October 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,496
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-510 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.