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Recall 21V-800

Volvo Car USA, LLC recalled the 2001 to 2007 Volvo V70 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-800
Reported
October 14, 2021
Vehicles affected
194,546 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

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