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October 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V800000
Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 194,546
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver’s air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10136.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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