Recall 10V564000: Side Curtain Air Bag Adjustment

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/XC60 2010

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 09, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V564000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 58

SUMMARY:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. The curtain air bags may have been mis-assembled during the manufacturing process. This may cause an air bag to not deploy or not deploy as intended.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the curtain air bag does not perform as intended in the event of a vehicle crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, it may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the left and right curtain air bag assembly and adjust if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall will begin on December 9, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

NOTES:
Volvo safety recall No. R233. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.