Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 21V-766 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Car USA, LLC recall 21V-766 covers 259,383 Volvo vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 13% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V766000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
13%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,315 vehicles were listed as unreachable.