NHTSA Recall # | 125289 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V104000 |
MFG Compaign # | R89714 |
Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | S90 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 14/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/02/17 |
Report created | 21/02/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 226 |
Estimated number of affected units | 10476 |
Defect summary | Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2017 xc90, s90, and v90 cross country vehicles. The bolts that secure the inflatable curtain (ic) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the ic air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation." |
Consequence summary | If the ic air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 1, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r89714. |
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). |