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Safety recall · 74V079000

Seat belts: buckle assembly Volvo recall

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 21, 1974. It covers about 36,233 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
74V079000
Reported
May 21, 1974
Vehicles
36,233
Area
Seats & seat belts

Contacts

Volvo campaign no v-1940079. Possibility that if excessive pressure is exertedon the outer plastic housing of the floor mounted front seat beltbuckle/anchorage assembly while attaching the seat belt, there is a possibilitythat the housing will slide down the flexible stalk, and allow internal partsof the seat belt latch to become disassembled. If this condition exists itwill affect the belt sensing switch for the interlock system and enginestarting will be affected. (Correct by inspecting and replacing assembly wherenecessary and placing a metal clip on the stalk immediately below the plasticouter housing).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V079000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1974 Volvo 14203-
1974 Volvo 14403-
1974 Volvo 14503-
1974 Volvo 16403D

Questions

Is the 74V079000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 74V079000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 74V079000 announced?

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 21, 1974. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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