NHTSA Recall 20V378000: Seat belts: front
Volvo Car USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 308,260 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V378000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10029 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | June 30, 2020 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
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 20V378000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo S60CC | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo S60L | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo S80 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo S80L | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Volvo V60 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo V60CC | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo V70 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 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.