2001-2009 Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 recall: inflator module

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall on September 30, 2021. It covers about 259,383 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 259,383
reported: Sep 30, 2021
owners notified: Nov 29, 2021
related complaints: 65

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 21V766000

Affected vehicles

Volvo S60 2001-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Volvo S80 2001-2006 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 21V766000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2009 Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 21V766000, reported on September 30, 2021, covers about 259,383 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V766000?

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.

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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