VOLVO V90CC 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V104000

Make Model Year
VOLVO V90CC 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-14 2017-02-16 2017-02-21

Production Dates: 2016-11-14 - 2017-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R89714

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10476

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 226

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC "Volvo" is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain "IC" air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

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.safercar.gov.