Recall 21V766000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20210930
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
15 models

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2001 VOLVO S60
2001 VOLVO S80
2002 VOLVO S60
2002 VOLVO S80
2003 VOLVO S60
2003 VOLVO S80
2004 VOLVO S60
2004 VOLVO S80
2005 VOLVO S60
2005 VOLVO S80
2006 VOLVO S60
2006 VOLVO S80
2007 VOLVO S60
2008 VOLVO S60
2009 VOLVO S60

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.