Volvo Recalls Multiple Models Due to Front Seat Belt Cable Fatigue
Volvo is recalling specific 2007-2020 models because a front seat belt cable may fatigue and fail to secure occupants during a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2007-2020 Volvo vehicles, including the V70, V60, S60L, S80L, XC60, S80, XC70, V60 Cross Country, S60 Cross Country, and S60. The recall involves approximately 308,260 vehicles.
The defect involves the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions. This cable may fatigue over time, which could cause the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO XC70, S60, V70, S80
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belts
- Affected units
- 308,260
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 (10)
- XC70
- S60
- V70
- S80
- XC60
- V60
- S60L
- S80L
- V60CC
- S60CC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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