Volvo S60, S80: Inflator module

Date

Sept. 30, 2021

Filed by

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Vehicles

Volvo S60 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Volvo S80 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

259383

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Nov. 29, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

R10125

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Air Bag Assembly · Driver air bag assembly with FG2 twin inflator containing 5AT 148N

Recall number

21V766000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.