Vehicle recall 09V445000 · November 18, 2009
2010 Volvo XC60
The driver's seat side cover panel (seat control panel) in certain driver's side impacts may release the attachment of the seatbelt to the seat frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo is recalling model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. The driver's seat side cover panel (seat control panel) in certain driver's side impacts may release the attachment of the seatbelt to the seat frame.
- Consequence
- Should this condition occur in a crash the seatbelt may fail to properly restrain the occupant increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the inside of the driver's seat side cover panel free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V445000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 2009
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R216
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,438
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC60 (2010): 2010
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