The flexible steel cable in your vehicle's front seat belts is a crucial part that connects the seat belt to your seat. Over time, this cable can weaken and break, causing the seat belt to fail to secure you properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this cable fails, your seat belt won't hold you in place during a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty seat belt anchor cable for both front seats, free of charge. This repair is a priority, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT recall for the 2011 VOLVO S80? (Campaign #20V378000)
The flexible steel cable in your vehicle's front seat belts is a crucial part that connects the seat belt to your seat. Over time, this cable can weaken and break, causing the seat belt to fail to secure you properly in a crash. If this cable fails, your seat belt won't hold you in place during a crash, which could lead to serious injury. Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty seat belt anchor cable for both front seats, free of charge. This repair is a priority, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.