Volvo V70, XC70: Frontal

Date

Oct. 14, 2021

Filed by

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Vehicles

Volvo V70 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); Volvo XC70 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

194546

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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

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

Dec. 14, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

R10136

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

21V800000

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.