Volvo Xc90 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Car USA, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Volvo Xc90, S90

Recall number

16V690000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 43,766 units

Why it was recalled

Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

What was recalled

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.