Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #12V439000
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V439000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 10, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V439000 |
| Units affected: | 9 |
- Description:
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
- Consequeces:
- If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes:
- The Volvo recall campaign number is 257. Consumers 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 www.safercar.gov.