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NHTSA Recall 17V104000: Air bags: side/window

Volvo Car USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,476 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo S90.

10,476
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (April 14)
NHTSA campaign17V104000
Manufacturer campaignR89714
ComponentAIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW
Report receivedFebruary 16, 2017
Owner notificationApril 14, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

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 17V104000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo S902017
Volvo V90CC2017
Volvo XC902017

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.