2013 Volvo S60 and Volvo XC60 recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Volvo Cars Of N.a., LLC reported this safety recall on September 10, 2012. It covers about 9 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9
reported: Sep 10, 2012
owners notified: Sep 18, 2012
related complaints: 15

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. A manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.
Risk: If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 12V439000

Affected vehicles

Volvo S60 2013 2013
Volvo XC60 2013 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about airbags problems.

2013 Volvo S60 2013 Volvo XC60

Questions about recall 12V439000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Volvo S60 and Volvo XC60 sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 12V439000, reported on September 10, 2012, covers about 9 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V439000?

These vehicles have not been sold and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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