In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251347-volvo-vhd-2013-recall-seat-belts · Recall date October 18, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V510000
“VOLVO VHD (2013) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 18, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251347-volvo-vhd-2013-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 12V510000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V510000).
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V510000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VHD (2013) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a VOLVO VHD (2013) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 12V510000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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