VOLVO 2001 VOLVO S60 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2001 VOLVO S60
Brand
VOLVO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2001
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2001 VOLVO S60 vehicles due to air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module issues. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026