Volvo Trucks Fl6: Cracking Of Seat Belt Buckle
Volvo Trucks is recalling 10,352 FL6 and FS7 model vehicles because the steel tether in the seat belt buckle can crack when seats move along their sliding rails, potentially pinching the tether underneath. Affected vehicles will be inspected and either the complete seat belt or just the buckle will be replaced depending on the seat type. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FL6, VOLVO TRUCKS FS7. Units affected: 10,352
- Reason
- The steel braided tether of the seat belt buckle is being deformed which can cause it to crack. This can occur as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail. At the same time the tether can be caught and pinched under the seat frames. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement of either the complete seat belt or the seat belt buckle depending on the type of seat fitted.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1997-09-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/18615f27-8693-42f4-9c60-bfad5cb2aab9