Recall R89716: Replace 3rd Row Passengers Side Seatbelt Retractor Model Year 2017, Model XC90 with 7 Seats

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V370
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,305

 

Seatbelt Component may Detach and Enter the Cabin

Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles.

The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.

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RVXX1701, Pusher and Tag Axle Ratings on Certification Label – 2015-2017 Volvo VHD Trucks

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V258
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 65

 

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567

If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks.

The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

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VVT solenoid, Cleaning – 2001-2006 Volvo

S60/S80/C70/V70 (01-)/V70XC (01-)/XC70/XC90 2002-

Section Group No. Year Month
2 21 0051 04 02

 

Vehicles involved: Gasoline engines 2002- with Bosch engine management systems.

 

VVT solenoid, cleaning

 

Background

This service bulletin describes a possible reason for one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Diagnostic trouble codes 640A, 641A, 643A, 644A, 640F, 641F
  • Engines appears to lack acceleration power
  • Knocking and rattling from engine

These symptoms may be caused by sticking of the VVT solenoid plunger due to impurities (metal filings ) left by the manufacturing process. If these symptoms are present, the VVT solenoid must be inspected and cleaned as described below. This procedure does not apply to cars equipped with Denso engine management systems, engine code 61 and 64.

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SR17-80 – Ground Cable Installation may cause Relay Failure – 2016-2017 Volvo 9700

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V173000
Manufacturer Volvo Bus Corporation
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 70

 

Ground Cable Installation may cause Relay Failure

An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Volvo 9700 transit buses equipped with the I-Start feature.

These vehicles have a ground cable that may have been improperly installed, resulting in inadequate electrical contact.

The poor contact may cause the power feed relay to fail and the engine to stall.

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R89712 – Seat Mounted Air Bag may not Deploy – 2017 Volvo

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V127
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 112

 

Seat Mounted Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208/214

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection” and number 214, “Side Impact Protection.”

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