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HighNHTSA·16V690000·Announced 2016-09-26

Volvo Recalls XC90 and S90 Models for Air Conditioning Drain Hose Defect

Volvo is recalling 2016-2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles because a defective air conditioning drain hose may leak water into the cabin, potentially affecting air bag 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 where the defect may increase the risk of occupant injury by affecting air bag deployment, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured between April 15, 2015, and September 19, 2016. The recall involves 43,766 vehicles affected by a manufacturing error in the installation of the air conditioning drain hose.

The defect may cause the drain hose to leak water into the passenger compartment. Significant water drainage into the cabin may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of occupant injury.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on November 14, 2016. 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 XC90, S90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
43,766

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)

  • XC90
  • S90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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