R89714 – Inflatable Curtain – 2017 Volvo XC90, S90, & V90 Cross Country

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90,

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V104 VCC-501267-1 VCC-501267-2 VCC-501267-3 VCC-501373-1

Manufacturer  Volvo Car USA LLC

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  10,476

Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226

If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash.

As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017.

Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Volvo’s number for this recall is R89714.

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.safercar.gov.

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