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Volvo XC60 Recall 09V445: Seats

NHTSA campaign 09V445, reported November 18, 2009, 8,438 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 09V445VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME.
Risk
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR IN A CRASH THE SEATBELT MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Affected vehicles

Volvo XC602010