Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V108000 Reported March 20, 2003

Volvo trucks/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorage

Volvo Trucks North America · Seat Belts · 396 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V108000
Manufacturer Campaign
RVXX0303
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
396
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2003

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

These trucks do not comply with the requirements.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 03V108000 or campaign RVXX0303.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V108000

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

What is recall 03V108000?

NHTSA recall 03V108000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on March 20, 2003. It addresses: Volvo trucks/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorage. The recall affects approximately 396 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V108000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX0303. 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.