Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode – 2001-2007 Volvo V70 & XC70

October 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V800000

Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800

Manufacturer VolvoeBay logo Car USA, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 194,546

 

Summary

VolvoeBay logo Cars USA, LLC (VolvoeBay logo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver’s air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact VolvoeBay logo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. VolvoeBay logo Car’s number for this recall is R10136.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

Check if your Volvo has a Recall

 


RECALL R10136 DESCRIPTION

VolvoeBay logo Car USA LLC, on behalf of VolvoeBay logo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Recall R10136 on certain V70 and XC70 MY 2001-2007 vehicles.

VolvoeBay logo has identified if the airbag inflator propellant tablets are subjected to elevated moisture levels and frequent high inflator temperatures, the tablets can start to decay and form dust particles. This localization of moisture leads to volumetric changes of the tabletโ€™s surface creating dust over time. Dust increases burn surface area and thereby burn rate. Higher burn rate can result in higher combustion chamber pressure and risk of inflator rupture. This condition could render the driver to be struck by fragments of metal from the inflator.

The corrective action is to replace the Driver Airbag.

A total of 194,546 U.S. vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION

An owner notification letter will be sent out to owners instructing them to contact their VolvoeBay logo retailer and request an appointment to have this repair completed.

 


Affected vehicles

Year Model Engine Transmission Steering
2001-2007V70 (-07)AllAllAll
2001-2007XC70 (-07)AllAllAll

 

Materials

Materials Qty. Part number Notes
Air bag module1 323321613 Spoked  Driver Airbag
Air bag module1323321684 Spoked  Driver Airbag
Airbag module1RTI 4 Spoked Driver Airbag โ€“ NO STOCK YET

 

Warning!

Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS component. 

Warning!

Pyrotechnical SRS components must never be taken apart, repaired, transferred to another vehicle, deployed, or disposed of.

 

Note!

The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

 

Preparation

Caution! 

Handle all the packaging with care, this shall be re-used when returning the old component. 

  • Cardboard box
  • Steel cage
  • Wrapping material

 

Note !

The unique serial number on the New module must be recorded on your repair order, so that it can be added in the text field in QW90. Only state serial number, no other text or figures is allowed. If the serial number is missing on the repair order the claim will be rejected.

 

Airbag driver side (SRS), replacing (4 spoke steering wheel) Removal

Ignition off.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.

 

Turn the steering wheel so that there is enough space for tools.

Completely loosen the two screws positioned at 45 degrees on the rear of the steering wheel.

Pull out the airbag module to access the connectors.

Use: Torx 30

 

Remove

  • the 2 connectors by pressing in the catches (there may be more or fewer).
  • the airbag module

 

Transferring Components

Caution! Handle the keypads with extra care, VolvoeBay logo Cars has limited access to these spare parts.

Transfer the keypads and bracket. Remove on both sides

  • the four screws (1) (10 Nm) for the bracket
  • the Bracket
  • the two screws (2) (2Nm) for the keypads
  • disconnect the two connectors by pressing in the catches for the keypads
  • the Keypads, gently.

 

Installation

Caution!

Ensure that no cables are trapped.

 

Install:

  • the connectors
  • the airbag module

Tighten the screws on the rear of the steering wheel. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Use: Torx 30

 

Warning!

The key must be in position 2. No one must be in the car when the battery is connected. This is a safety precaution in case an airbag module activates when the power is connected.

 

  • Connect the ground cable

 

Airbag driver side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel) Removal

Ignition off.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.

 

Turn the steering wheel a ยผ turn so that the two holes on the rear of the steering wheel are accessible.

 

Insert a flat screwdriver in the holes on the rear of the steering wheel. Place the screwdriver point against the top of the spring clip as illustrated.

Pry the screwdriver up against the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the point of the screwdriver presses down the catch (1) until the catch releases.

Turn the steering wheel a ยฝ turn in the opposite direction. Repeat the process on the other side.

Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position.

Fold out the airbag, gently.

 

Disconnect the 2 connectors (1) (there may be more or less) by pressing in the catches for the SRS ignition cables for the airbag module

 

Installation

Caution!

Ensure that no cables are trapped.

 

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

Warning!

The key must be in position 2. No one must be in the car when the battery is connected. This is a safety precaution in case an airbag module activates when the power is connected.

 

 


Chronology :

6.18.2019 VCUSA legal received Attorney letter for alleged rupture (Hudson); 8.28.2019 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint Hudson Vehicle Inspection;

9.10.2019 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

9.20.2019 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

9.26.2019 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

10.25.2019 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

01.23.2020 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

03.26.2020 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

6.4.2020 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

8.27.2020 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

10.20.2020 NHTSA requested meeting – FG2-Twin Discussion;

10.28.2020 NHTSA requested meeting – FG2-Twin Decision;

12.3.2020 VolvoeBay logo rollout plan presented to NHTSA;

02.11.2021 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

03.18.2021 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

07.01.2021 VolvoeBay logo/ZF/NHTSA joint technical meeting;

10.11.2021 Condition considered as critical by Critical Concern Management Team;

10.13.2021 Field Action decision confirmed by VolvoeBay logo Car Corporation;

10.14.2021 Implementation date; Condition was detected by Market. Number of vehicle reports with the condition reported to VolvoeBay logo Cars from National Sales Company, 1 law suit case.

 


14 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
VOLVOeBay logoV702001-2007
VOLVOeBay logoXC702001-2007

 


11 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – October 14, 2021 R10136 Retailer Letter

RCMN-21V800-5311.pdf 148.365KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V800-4950.PDF 211.151KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V800-0583.pdf 504.297KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V800-4366.PDF 217.057KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V800-6454.pdf 645.022KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V800-5794.pdf 1030.984KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V800-4412.pdf 1177.308KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V800-7733.pdf 647.344KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V800-9070.PDF 211.259KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V800-7452.PDF 211.346KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-3

RCLQRT-21V800-9156.PDF 211.452KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V800&docType=RCL

 


 

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