NHTSA Recall # | 144215 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V681000 |
MFG Compaign # | R10058 |
Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | S60 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 28/03/23 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/03/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/03/23 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/11/20 |
Report created | 05/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 54124 |
Defect summary | Volvo car usa llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 s80 and s60 vehicles sold or ever registered in alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u. S. Virgin islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed. |
Consequence summary | Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Volvo car will sent an interim notice beginning january 2, 2021 informing owners of the safety defect. A second notice will be sent to owners when remedy parts become available during the first quarter of 2021. Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10058. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |