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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V497📅 Aug 6, 2015

2016 Volvo XC90 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.

💥 The risk

Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care 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
15V497000
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Vehicles affected
3,911
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Owner phone
1-800-458-1552
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 21, 2015
Built
Jan 27, 2015 – Jul 10, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V497 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V497?

2016 Volvo XC90. 3,911 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-1552.