Air bags: frontalRecall 21V-800 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Car USA, LLC recall 21V-800 covers 194,546 Volvo vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 16% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V800000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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 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 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
16%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,701 vehicles were listed as unreachable.