2003 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo V70 | 2002 Volvo V70 | 2004 Volvo V70 | 2003 Volvo Xc70 | 2004 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo Xc70 | 2002 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo V70 | 2007 Volvo Xc70 | 2007 Volvo V70 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published October 15, 2021 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V800000, published October 15, 2021 and initiated October 14, 2021. Recalling firm: Volvo Car USA, LLC; 2003 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo V70 | 2002 Volvo V70 | 2004 Volvo V70 | 2003 Volvo Xc70 | 2004 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo Xc70 | 2002 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo V70 | 2007 Volvo Xc70 | 2007 Volvo V70 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- V70
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2003 VOLVO V70 | 2001 VOLVO V70 | 2002 VOLVO V70 | 2004 VOLVO V70 | 2003 VOLVO XC70 | 2004 VOLVO XC70 | 2005 VOLVO XC70 | 2005 VOLVO V70 | 2001 VOLVO XC70 | 2002 VOLVO XC70 | 2006 VOLVO XC70 | 2006 VOLVO V70 | 2007 VOLVO XC70 | 2007 VOLVO V70
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo V70 | 2002 Volvo V70 | 2004 Volvo V70 | 2003 Volvo Xc70 | 2004 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo Xc70 | 2005 Volvo V70 | 2001 Volvo Xc70 | 2002 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo Xc70 | 2006 Volvo V70 | 2007 Volvo Xc70 | 2007 Volvo V70 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V800000 on October 15, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: V70.