2008 Volvo XC70 recall: airbag
⚠️ What's wrong
In certain vehicles, two software errors have been found in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit software. This may result in a late deployment of the inflatable curtain (ic) and side impact protection system (sips) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. In addition, this software error may also cause the 'SRS airbag - service urgent' message and SRS warning light to illuminate.
💥 The risk
Late deploymentof the ic and sips air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the SRS control unit. The recall began on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V500000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 184
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,601
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-1552
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 31, 2007
- Built
- Apr 11, 2007 – Oct 16, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo recall no.184.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.