Recall 12V075000: Seat (Air Bag) Wire Harness Inspection

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/S60 2012

Volvo/S80 2012

Volvo/XC60 2012

Volvo/XC70 2012

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 27, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V075000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Wiring

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17,000

SUMMARY:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 S60, XC60, S80 and XC70 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2011, through October 6, 2011. In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. As a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy

REMEDY:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the seat wire harness. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on March 30, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo Cars at 1-800-458-1552.

NOTES:
The Volvo recall campaign number is 250. Customers may 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.