NHTSA Recall 94V185000: Air bags
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 269,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo 200.
| NHTSA campaign | 94V185000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 28, 1994 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 1994 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger cars. The owner's manuals for these vehicles do not contain warning information pertaining to the air bag restraint system, as follows: warning! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g., soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has been flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause air bag deployment which could result in serious personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized volvo dealer for repairs.
Safety risk
If the owner has not been advised of the above, and the vehicle has been subjected to the above conditions, inadvertent AIRBAG deployment can result and cause an injury to the occupant of the driver's seat.
Remedy
A letter will be sent to vehicle owners asking them to place this information in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) section of the owner's manual.
Notes
If you do not receive a letter from volvo regarding this matter, please call volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Also, call the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 94V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo 200 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo 700 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volvo 900 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
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.