The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V439000·Announced 2012-09-10

Volvo Recalls 2013 S60 and XC60 for Airbag Control Defect

Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the SRS control unit may cause unintended airbag deployment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended airbag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect within the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit that may lead to the inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.

If these components deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

These vehicles have not been sold, and the SRS control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S60, XC60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / SRS
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • S60
  • XC60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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