Safety Recall NHTSA · 89C011000 Reported May 4, 1989

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 89C011000?

NHTSA recall 89C011000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on May 4, 1989. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89C011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

800

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

May 4, 1989

Defect Summary

Pre dynamic test buckle release force is lower than required by fmvss 213 child restraint system.

Safety Consequence

Failure to meet requirement of fmvss 213, may not retainchild in seat in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be instructed to return seats to their dealers for a new seat or a full refund.

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 89C011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 89C011000

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

What is recall 89C011000?

NHTSA recall 89C011000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on May 4, 1989. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89C011000 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.