NHTSA Recall 16V690000: Air conditioner (equipment) and air bags
Volvo Car USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,766 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo S90.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V690000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R89707 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Safety risk
Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.
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 16V690000
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.