Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V101000 Reported March 26, 2001

Volvo/child restraint bracket

Q: What is recall 01V101000?

NHTSA recall 01V101000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on March 26, 2001. It addresses: Volvo/child restraint bracket. The recall affects approximately 16,085 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 16,085 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V101000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

16,085

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 26, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: wagons. The bolted joint, used for attaching the bracket that is part of the installation hardware for the isofix-type child restraint, may have been incorrectly tightened.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V101000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V101000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V101000?

NHTSA recall 01V101000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on March 26, 2001. It addresses: Volvo/child restraint bracket. The recall affects approximately 16,085 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V101000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.