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October 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V724000
Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
In the event of a crash, a passenger that does not remain properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V724
Manufacturer Volvo Bus Corporation
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 34
Summary
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The passenger seat belt attachments may not be sufficient to anchor the seat belts and restrain the seat occupants in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Remedy
Volvo Bus will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the passenger seats, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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