NHTSA — Seat Belts: Front: Retractor Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,500 miles

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1996 Volvo 850 seat belts / air bags problems

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 062006

850 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated the driver side seat belt will not come out of the retractor. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the seat belt assembly needs to be replaced.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 062006

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,000 miles
: the contact stated the driver side seat belt will not come out of the retractor. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the seat belt assembly needs to be replaced.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

Aug 072002

(reported on)

850

  • miles
While driving and without warning involved in a side collision. Driver's side seat belt did not restrain driver, driver sustained major body injuries. Dealer has been notified.

- Las Angelas, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 121999

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Css tech. Reports rear lap and shoulder belts have a switchable retractor plate. However, plate does not switch and lock in place when applied. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists.

- Milford, CT, USA

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