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Recall 12V-439

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC recalled the 2013 Volvo S60 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-439
Reported
September 10, 2012
Vehicles affected
9 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

The Volvo recall campaign number is 257. Consumers 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