CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in these Volvo V70 and XC70 models may rupture during deployment. Over time, the propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures and repeated temperature changes, which can cause the inflator to explode.
An exploding inflator can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death. Owners should act promptly on this recall.
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. You can contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552 (Volvo recall number R10136), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo V70 | 2001200220032004200520062007 |
|---|---|
| Volvo XC70 | 2001200220032004200520062007 |