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Campaign 12V510 Posted October 18, 2012 1,496 units

2002-2013 Volvo Vn/Vhd Recall 12V510: Seat Belt Weld

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V510 affects 1,496 2002-2013 Volvo Vn and Vhd trucks with weak seat belt d-ring welds. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.

Volvo is recalling 1,496 2002-2013 Vn and Vhd trucks equipped with bench passenger seats because the passenger seat belt D-ring weld does not meet the seat belt anchor pull-test requirement. In a crash, the weak weld can keep the belt from properly restraining the occupant, and the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The seat belt d-ring on 2002-2013 Volvo Vn and Vhd trucks is the upper guide point for the passenger shoulder belt on trucks with bench passenger seats. It helps position the belt across the passenger's shoulder and ties that belt path back to the cab structure. In a crash, that anchor point has to hold the belt load so the passenger stays restrained.

On affected trucks, the weld for the seat belt d-ring is not strong enough to pass the required seat belt pull test. The problem is in the welded anchorage, not the belt webbing, buckle, or latch. Under crash-level load, a weak weld changes how securely the shoulder belt is held to the truck.

There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can click, retract, and feel normal during daily use, because the defect is the strength of the welded anchor under heavy load.

Who's affected?

Includes both Vn and Vhd trucks across the 2002-2013 model years, with seat belt listed as the common component.

2008 Volvo Vn seat belt
2003 Volvo Vn seat belt
2002 Volvo Vn seat belt
2005 Volvo Vhd seat belt
2006 Volvo Vn seat belt
Units affected1,496

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld can keep the belt from properly restraining the seat occupant and increases injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon so the suspected D-ring is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2002-2013 Volvo Vn or Vhd truck is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Volvo's owner notice or a VIN result that confirms the dealer repair is open before scheduling service.
  3. Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to ask about the free seat-belt D-ring replacement that fixes the weak passenger-seat belt anchor weld.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V510 when you call.
  5. Avoid using the bench passenger seat until Volvo or a franchised Volvo dealer confirms the D-ring repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Volvo technician replaces the suspected seat belt d-ring for the bench passenger seat. That d-ring is the seat belt anchor point identified in recall 12V510. The source remedy says the work is free of charge and the safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Availability is not confirmed in this section, so confirm with the Volvo dealer that the repair is open before arranging service.

Timeline

October 18, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
May 10, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V510?

NHTSA campaign 12V510 covers 1,496 2002-2013 Volvo Vn and Vhd trucks with bench passenger seats. The passenger seat belt d-ring weld does not meet the required pull test, so Volvo dealers will replace the suspected d-ring for free.

What should I do if my 2002-2013 Volvo Vn or Vhd is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V510. If it is, call a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the free seat belt d-ring replacement. Reference recall number 12V510 when you schedule service.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V510, Volvo dealers replace the suspected seat belt d-ring free of charge, with parts and labor covered by the recall.

What is the safety risk in recall 12V510?

The safety risk is occupant injury in a crash. Per NHTSA campaign 12V510, an insufficient seat belt d-ring weld can stop the seat belt from properly restraining the passenger, increasing the risk of injury to that seat occupant.

What if I bought my Volvo Vn or Vhd used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the truck, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2002-2013 Volvo Vn or Vhd is included, then give recall number 12V510 to the Volvo dealer service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V510000
Volvo customer service1-336-393-2000
NHTSA recall #12V510
NHTSA recall # (full)12V510000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →