NHTSA recall 21V-800 (21V800000)
air bags recall reported October 14, 2021 - about 194,546 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V800000
- Also written as
- 21V-800
- Manufacturer number
- R10136
- Reported
- October 14, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~194,546
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-800 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.