2001-2006 Volvo S80 & 2001-2009 S60 R10125 Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.

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September 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V766000

Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766

Manufacturer  Volvo Car USA, LLC

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  259,383

Summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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 were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo’s number for this recall is R10125.

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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