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- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
- Risk
- The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger side bench seat in certain Volvo VN and VHD trucks may not be attached securely to the floor. The attachment points can fail, allowing the seat to shift, and the vehicles do not meet federal seating system and seatbelt anchorage standards.
A seat that moves during a crash raises the risk of injury to the passenger. Owners should be aware of this safety issue and act promptly.
Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer at no cost. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586, referencing recall RVXX2312, or check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VHD | 201920202021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VN | 201920202021202220232024 |