NHTSA recall 07V500000
Air bags › Frontal
Volvo XC70
Reported Oct 26, 20071,601 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number 184Built Apr 11, 2007 – Oct 16, 2007
The defect
In certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (srs) control unit software. this may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (ic) and side impact protection system (sips) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. in addition, this software error may also cause the 'srs airbag - service urgent' message and srs warning light to illuminate.
The risk
Late deploymentof the ic and sips air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the srs control unit. the recall began on october 31, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.