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NHTSA Recall 21V682000: Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,149 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Volvo S60.

19,149
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2021
owners notified (October 12)
NHTSA campaign21V682000
Manufacturer campaignR10111
ComponentsSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS
Report receivedSeptember 1, 2021
Owner notificationOctober 12, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V682000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo S602021, 2022
Volvo V602021, 2022
Volvo V60CC2021
Volvo V902021
Volvo V90CC2021
Volvo XC402021
Volvo XC602021, 2022
Volvo XC902021

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.