Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”
Volvo Car USA – Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226
| Report Received Date | 02/16/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V104000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714. |
| Recall Code | R89714 |
| Potentially Affected | 10476 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V104000) |
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