2006 Volvo V70 Recalls

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 21V800000
RECALL DATE: 2021-10-15

SUMMARY

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.

CONSEQUENCES

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.