01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2009 Volvo S60 recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V766000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- September 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 259,383campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Owner notification: November 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA 10V591000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- November 22, 2010
- Potential units
- 7,420campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. the front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.
Why it matters: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at [email protected].
Owner notification: December 23, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA 10V566000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Why it matters: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 18, 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Owner notification: November 18, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH