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Recall 07V-500

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2008 Volvo XC70: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-500
Reported
October 26, 2007
Vehicles affected
1,601 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

In certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit software. This may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (ic) and side impact protection system (sips) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. In addition, this software error may also cause the 'SRS airbag - service urgent' message and SRS warning light to illuminate.

The risk

Late deploymentof the ic and sips air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.

The fix

Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the SRS control unit. The recall began on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volvo recall no.184.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles