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Volvo 740 Recall 91V075: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 91V075, reported May 6, 1991, 485 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V075VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS FOR AUXILIARY SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 7401985198619871988198919901991
Volvo 760198519861987198819891990
Volvo 9401991