2001-2007 Volvo V70 & XC70 Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles.

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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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