Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your V70 or XC70 is a safety device that deploys to protect you in a crash. In some 2001-2007 models, the air bag inflator could weaken over time and explode when it's supposed to deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could shoot out and hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a real and immediate risk, and we want to fix it as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll receive a recall notice, and once you schedule the repair, the dealer will take care of the rest.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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