NHTSA Recall 04V404000: Seats
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 126 vehicles. It affects 2003 Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V404000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0405 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 12, 2004 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the bench seat, as installed, does not the seat pull requirements of the standard.
Safety risk
The seat anchorage to the floor may not be sufficient to retain the adjusted seating position, which could lead to personal injury or death in the even tof a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side bench seat with a different brand of seat. The recall began november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0405.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V404000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vhd | 2003 |
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.