NHTSA Recall 15V342000: Air bags: side/window
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 584 vehicles. It affects 2016 Volvo XC90.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V342000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R89571 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 3, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.
Safety risk
If the wiring harness is routed incorrectly, the wiring may be damaged, disabling the front seat side impact air bag, and increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front seat side impact air bag.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the SIPS wiring, correcting the routing and installing a protective sleeve as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89571.
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 covered by recall 15V342000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | 2016 |
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.