Recall
Volvo S60 — 21V766000
NHTSA ID
21V766000
Make
Volvo
Model
S60
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2021-09-30
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
259,383
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R10125
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.
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 November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.