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

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced
SEP 30, 2021
Vehicles Affected
259,383
Volvo Recall #
R10125
NHTSA Campaign #
21V766000
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.
Actions
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 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
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