1983 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls
All 1983 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 8th, 1986
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Recall Date
August 8th, 1986
August 8th, 1986
Units Effected
19,921
19,921
NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V104000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: September 2nd, 1986
Defect Summary:
SEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. Corrective Summary:
REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.
April 16th, 1985
Recalled Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
April 16th, 1985
April 16th, 1985
Units Effected
9,393
9,393
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V035000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1985
Defect Summary:
THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES. Corrective Summary:
REPAIR SEAT BELTS OR ALTER DESIGN FOR SNUG BELT ADJUSTMENT AND RETENTION. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.
June 5th, 1984
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
June 5th, 1984
June 5th, 1984
Units Effected
4,408
4,408
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V054000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: September 28th, 1984
Defect Summary:
THE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE. Corrective Summary:
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKES,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED DAILY UNTIL THE RECALL PROCEDURE ISPERFORMED.
June 1st, 1984
Recalled Component
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
Recall Date
June 1st, 1984
June 1st, 1984
Units Effected
4,765
4,765
NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V055000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: September 28th, 1984
Defect Summary:
THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB. Corrective Summary:
THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TILT CABS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; TILT CAB TORSION BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING AFFECTED VEHICLE.
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