An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal
Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 14, 2021 R10136 Retailer Letter
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

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