The problem
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 .
The risk
These trucks do not comply with the requirements.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-108 (03V108000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RVXX0303 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | March 20, 2003 |
| Owners notified | April 7, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 396 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-108 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 396 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.