NHTSA Recall 16V798000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Volvo Car USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74,027 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V798000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R89708 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V798000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 2016, 2017 |
| Volvo S90 | 2016, 2017 |
| Volvo V60 | 2016, 2017 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2016, 2017 |
| Volvo XC90 | 2016, 2017 |
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.