Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The driver's airbag clockspring connector is a critical part that helps your airbag deploy in a crash. In some 2010-2011 Volvo models, this connector might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your airbag doesn't deploy as it should, you're at risk of serious injury – the airbag is designed to help protect you, but it won't do its job if it's not working right.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will fix the issue by adding a metal shim to the clockspring wiring connector, completely free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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