NHTSA recall 21V800000
Air bags › Frontal
Volvo V70 and 1 more
Reported Oct 14, 2021194,546 vehicles affectedVolvo Car USA, LLCMaker’s number R10136Built Jan 10, 2000 – Sep 15, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Air bags › FrontalAir bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module