Volvo Recall R10136: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

2002 Volvo XC70

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal
Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Summary
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Actions
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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Date Announced
OCT 14, 2021
Vehicles Affected
194,546
Volvo Recall #
R10136
NHTSA Campaign #
21V800000
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