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Volvo XC90 Recall 15V497: Side curtain airbags may not fully inflate in third row

NHTSA campaign 15V497, reported August 6, 2015, 3,911 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 model year vehicles built between late January and early July 2015 have third row side curtain airbags that may not fully inflate. An underinflated airbag may not fully protect passengers seated in the third row, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will modify the interior panels around the D-pillar so the third row airbags can fully inflate. Volvo will also notify affected owners directly. If you have questions, you can contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls at no cost.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V497Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
Risk
Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo XC902016