Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V766000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 259,383 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V766000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 30, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V766000 |
| Units affected: | 259,383 |
- Description:
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.
- Consequeces:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
- 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.