NHTSA recall 21V-766 (21V766000)

air bags recall reported September 30, 2021 - about 259,383 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 21V766000
Also written as: 21V-766
Manufacturer number: R10125
Reported: September 30, 2021
Vehicles affected: ~259,383
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-766 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo S60 - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Volvo S80 - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.