Seat belt weld/fmvss 210
Defect Summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 vhd and vn trucks, manufactured from august 4, 2000, through june 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Volvo trucks of america will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on may 10, 2013. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volvo Trucks North America or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 12V510000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V510000?
NHTSA recall 12V510000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on October 18, 2012. It addresses: Seat belt weld/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 1,496 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V510000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX1204. 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.