NHTSA recall 04V404000
Seats
Volvo Vhd
Reported Aug 12, 2004126 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number RVXX0405Built Jan 1, 2003 – Oct 31, 2003
The defect
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the bench seat, as installed, does not the seat pull requirements of the standard.
The risk
The seat anchorage to the floor may not be sufficient to retain the adjusted seating position, which could lead to personal injury or death in the even tof a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side bench seat with a different brand of seat. the recall began november 1, 2004. owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.