NHTSA Recall 21V800000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V800000; Date: Oct. 14, 2021
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo V70; 2002 Volvo V70; 2003 Volvo V70; 2004 Volvo V70; 2005 Volvo V70; 2006 Volvo V70; 2007 Volvo V70; 2001 Volvo XC70; 2002 Volvo XC70; 2003 Volvo XC70; 2004 Volvo XC70; 2005 Volvo XC70; 2006 Volvo XC70; 2007 Volvo XC70
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 194,546
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 14, 2021. owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. 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.
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