Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your driver's seat is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In older Volvos, the inflator that makes the air bag work could deteriorate over time, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could shoot metal fragments at you or your passengers, leading to severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Volvo will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, free of charge. Schedule the repair at your local dealership as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — 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.
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