The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V681000·Announced 2020-11-04

Volvo Recalls S60 and S80 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

Volvo is recalling 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of serious injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or high-risk structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA LLC is recalling certain 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles sold or registered in specific southern and southeastern states, as well as several U.S. territories. The recall involves 54,124 vehicles.

The defect involves the driver-side frontal air bag inflator, which may rupture when deployed. This rupture can send metal fragments into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2021. Owners can contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S60, S80
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
54,124

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
  • S80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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