Recall 10V489000: Driver Air Bag Clockspring Defect

VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/S80 2010-2011

Volvo/V70 2010

Volvo/XC60 2011

Volvo/XC70 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 13, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V489000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 9746

SUMMARY:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 S80, XC70, model year 2011 XC60 and model year 2010 V70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 20, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

NOTES:
Volvo safety recall No. R229. 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.