Recall
Volvo V70 — 21V800000
NHTSA ID
21V800000
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2021-10-14
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
194,546
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R10136
Summary
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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.