Volvo 800 Series Recall R/1995/053: The Seat Belt Catch Could Become Detached In A Collision Situation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 1995
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/053
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 800 Series vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1995. The thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SEAT BELT CATCH COULD BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION SITUATION Defect: There is a possibility that the thread insert which attaches the seat belt catch to the power seat slide rail may not have been manufactured to the vehicle makers standards. Remedy: Recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the thread inserts as required.
Are You Affected?
800 Series built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1995 may be included. Volvo estimates 41 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/053. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| 800 SeriesPossibility of throttle sticking | Low | R/1996/099 | |
| 800 SeriesVehicle jack is faulty | Book soon | R/1995/039 | |
| 800 SeriesThrottle mechanism may not return to idle position | Low | R/1994/062 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1995/039 on 27 Apr 1995, for vehicle jack is faulty. The one launched after it was R/1995/071 on 15 Dec 1995, for possibility of short circuiting with fire risk. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/053, launched 26 June 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.