VOLVO V70 2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V800000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V70 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-15 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-10 - 2007-09-15
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R10136
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 194546
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
