Volvo C40BEV: Inflator module

Date

Dec. 18, 2024

Filed by

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Vehicles

Volvo C40BEV (2023, 2024)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Potentially affected

2

What can happen

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10296.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 24, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

R10296

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver side inner Far side airbag (FSAB) · Airbag Module · 32403043

Recall number

24V938000

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.