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NHTSARecalled Feb 16, 2017 · #17V104000

Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

View the official CPSC notice