NHTSA recall 91V-075 (91V075000)

seat belts recall reported May 6, 1991 - about 485 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V075000
Also written as: 91V-075
Reported: May 6, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~485
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-075 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo 740 - 1990, 1991

Volvo 760 - 1990

Volvo 940 - 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.