Volvo Car recall: Driver’s airbag module may not deploy as intended
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to a potential manufacturing defect the gas generator in the driver�s airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Car dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to a potential manufacturing defect the gas generator in the driver�s airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC70 | 2 May 2016 | 15 May 2016 | 123 |
| V60CC | 9 May 2016 | 15 May 2016 | 123 |
| V40CC | 25 Apr 2016 | 15 May 2016 | 123 |
| V60 | 9 May 2016 | 22 May 2016 | 123 |
| V40 | 25 Apr 2016 | 15 May 2016 | 123 |
| XC60 | 25 Apr 2016 | 15 May 2016 | 123 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 June 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.