VOLVO CAR

SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS

Technical Journal
TITLE:

Seat belt catch, foreign objects
REF NO:

ISSUING DEPARTMENT:

CAR MARKET:

TJ 19383.6.0

Technical Service

United States and Canada

PARTNER:

ISSUE DATE:

STATUS DATE:

3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA

2020-06-11

2020-06-17

FUNC GROUP:

FUNC DESC:

8843

Catch for safety belt

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CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
VU

Description
Seat belt and other safety systems/Buckle latching problems

VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
99400-2

Description

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
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Text
DESCRIPTION:
When analyzing replaced seat belt catches, we have found catches with coins, candy, nuts, etc. inside,
causing the problem.
* Several vehicle types have been added.
SERVICE:
Before replacement, the belt catch must be checked for any kind of foreign objects inside. If there are
objects inside the belt catch try to carefully remove the object with a vacuum cleaner or compressed air.
Do not use a screwdriver or similar. Then check that the function of the belt catch is ok
VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect. Use
concern area “Vehicle Report” and sub concern area “Support not needed”, use function group 8843.

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