S60, S80
| Alert Number | A12/01535/20 |
| Brand | Volvo |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | Type: 184: Chassis: from 0147860 to 0317579 ; Type: 384: Chassis: from 0000167 to 0287593. |
| Published | 20 November 2020 |
Risk Description
The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may underinflate or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 04/11/2020
Product Description
Passenger cars Volvo S60 and S80, model year 2001 - 2003, equipped with driver airbags containing FG2 Twin inflators with 5AT 148N propellant.