NHTSA Recall 03V108000: Anchorage (seat belts)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 396 vehicles. It affects 2000–2003 Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V108000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0303 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | March 20, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." on the two-man passenger bench seat inboard (center) position, seat belt d-ring mounting bracket weldnut, the weld is not sufficient to meet the seat belt pull requirements .
Safety risk
These trucks do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt d-ring mounting bracket. Owner notification began on april 7, 2003. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0303.customers can 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 03V108000
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.