Recall Alert: 2010 Volvo XC60

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Volvo has issued a recall for 8,438 Volvo XC60 vehicles from the 2010 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is due to a glitch in the driver’s seat side cover panel (also called the seat control panel).

In the event of an impact with the driver’s side, the collision could release the attachment of the seatbelt to the seat frame. If the seatbelt fails to properly restrain the occupant, he or she could suffer serious injury in an accident.

The glitch was enough to get the 2010 XC60 an asterisk when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issued its Top Safety Picks for 2010. IIHSs award only went to the XC60s manufactured after November when the fix went into effect.

For those 8,438 vehicles that need the fix, Volvo dealers will modify the inside of the driver’s seat side cover panel for free. Owners may contact Volvo at 800-458-1552 or NHTSA’s hotline at 888-327-4236.

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