NHTSA Recall 21V766000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULESep 30, 2021· Volvo Car USA, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2001VolvoS60
2002VolvoS60
2003VolvoS60
2004VolvoS60
2005VolvoS60
2006VolvoS60
2007VolvoS60
2008VolvoS60
2009VolvoS60
2001VolvoS80
2002VolvoS80
2003VolvoS80
2004VolvoS80
2005VolvoS80
2006VolvoS80

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