2001-2007 Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 recall: inflator module

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall on October 14, 2021. It covers about 194,546 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 194,546
reported: Oct 14, 2021
owners notified: Dec 14, 2021
related complaints: 46

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: 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.
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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1‑888‑458‑1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.

Recall number 21V800000

Affected vehicles

Volvo V70 2001-2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Volvo XC70 2001-2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about airbags problems.

2004 Volvo V70 2005 Volvo V70 2006 Volvo V70 2007 Volvo V70 2004 Volvo XC70 2005 Volvo XC70 2006 Volvo XC70 2007 Volvo XC70

Questions about recall 21V800000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2007 Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 21V800000, reported on October 14, 2021, covers about 194,546 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V800000?

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.

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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