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Service bulletin SMB-88-001A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10041668
Published by NHTSA2011-10-24
Manufacturer's numberSMB-88-001A
Manufacturer's date2011-10-13
NHTSA componentSEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA's summary

VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Seat belts

Vehicles listed
VOLVO C302007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
VOLVO C701998
VOLVO C702001, 2002, 2003, 2004
VOLVO C702005
VOLVO C702006, 2007
VOLVO S402004
VOLVO S602001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
VOLVO S602011
VOLVO S701998, 1999, 2000
VOLVO S801999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
VOLVO V402004
VOLVO V502004
VOLVO V701998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
VOLVO V70XC2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
VOLVO XC602008 to 2009
VOLVO XC602010, 2011
VOLVO XC702001 to 2003
VOLVO XC702004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
VOLVO XC902003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20202982020-06-30. Seats And Restraints
20V3780002020-06-30. SEAT BELTS:FRONT
20104232010-11-23. Seats And Restraints
20060662006-03-27. Seats And Restraints
20032352003-10-10. Seats And Restraints
03V3910002003-10-10. SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
20010902001-04-10. Seats And Restraints
20010892001-04-10. Seats And Restraints
01V1010002001-03-26. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
01V1000002001-03-26. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-22. Service bulletin. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A2018-11-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB00-325-2017-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
SMB88-001A2017-08-03. Service bulletin. Seat Belt Extender
160942008-09-03. Service bulletin. NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT BELT-B PILLAR: THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HEARD IN THE B-PILLAR AREA. *PE
135I2005-12-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135I: THE SEATBELTS LOCATED IN THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE DOOR PANELS. *TT