NHTSA Recall 12V075000: Electrical system: wiring
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,552 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V075000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 250 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 28, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60, xc60, s80 and xc70 vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2011, through october 6, 2011. In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. As a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect.
Safety risk
In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the seat wire harness. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
The volvo recall campaign number is 250.customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V075000
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.