NHTSA Recall 10V489000: Air bags: frontal
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,746 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo S80.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V489000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R229 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 13, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's AIRBAG clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal AIRBAG may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo safety recall no. R229.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V489000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.