259,000 Volvo S60s, S80s Recalled Over Potentially Deadly Airbag Inflators
Volvo is issuing a major recall for some 259,000 S60 and S80 sedans over potentially defective driver-side airbag inflators that could explode upon deployment and have already resulted in one fatality. Though similar to the problem that has led to waves of yearslong Takata recalls, the inflators for this recall were manufactured not by Takata, but by German company ZF.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2001-09 S60s and model-year 2001-06 S80s. The potential for an explosion in deployment is, like the Takata inflators, due to propellant degrading after long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures and high temperature cycling. This could lead to the airbag inflating with too much pressure and exploding, releasing shrapnel in the form of sharp metal fragments that could strike, injure and potentially kill cabin occupants.
Volvo said it is aware of one related death, but the recall is not part of an ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag for free to resolve the issue. Volvo will begin notifying owners Nov. 29, but those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-458-1552, or visit NHTSA’s website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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