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Recall 15V-497

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC recalled the 2016 Volvo XC90: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-497
Reported
August 6, 2015
Vehicles affected
3,911 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.

The risk

Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles