Vehicle recall 10V489000 · October 13, 2010
Volvo S80, XC70 and 2 more models
There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 S80, XC70, model year 2011 XC60 and model year 2010 V70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 20, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo safety recall no. R229.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
- 10V489000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2010
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R229
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,746
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo S80 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Volvo V70 (2010): 2010
- Volvo XC60 (2011): 2011
- Volvo XC70 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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