Recall 21V-766
Volvo Car USA, LLC recalled the 2001 to 2009 Volvo S60 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-766
- Reported
- September 30, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 259,383 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
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]