Volvo Xc90 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Car USA, LLC recalls 2016 Volvo Xc90

Recall number

15V497000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,911 units

Why it was recalled

Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.