2021 Volvo S60 · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 23V780000 includes certain 2019 to 2024 Volvo S60 vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2019 to 2024 Volvo S60
- NHTSA campaign 23V780000
- The manufacturer filing lists 346 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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