Recall R89714 – 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.

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

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V104000
  • Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 10,476

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 on 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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