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NHTSA Recall 01V100000: Anchorage (seat belts)

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,276 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo S80.

3,276
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (May 7)
NHTSA campaign01V100000
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedMarch 26, 2001
Owner notificationMay 7, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began may 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V100000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo S802001
Volvo V702001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.