VOLVO XC70 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V500000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC70 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-10-31 | 2007-10-26 | 2007-10-26 |
Production Dates: 2007-04-11 - 2007-10-16
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 184
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1601
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO SOFTWARE ERRORS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM "SRS" CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE INFLATABLE CURTAIN "IC" AND SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM "SIPS" AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION, THIS SOFTWARE ERROR MAY ALSO CAUSE THE 'SRS AIRBAG - SERVICE URGENT' MESSAGE AND SRS WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
LATE DEPLOYMENTOF THE IC AND SIPS AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO.184.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
