Recalls for 2017 Volvo Xc60

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2016-12-21
Description
Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 s60 and s60 cross country, v60 and v60 cross country, and xc60 vehicles manufactured august 16, 2016, through october 21, 2016.  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.

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

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on february 13, 2017.  Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is r89712.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2018-11-16
Description
Volvo car usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 volvo xc90, s90, v60, v60 cross country, v90, xc40, xc60, and v90 cross country vehicles.  The software installed in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm) may have an error causing the telematics and driver support systems to function improperly.  As a result, the gps will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Consequence
If the gps location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge.  The recall began december 26, 2018.  Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is r39917.

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.safercar.gov.