Volvo S60 2017 Air Bags Not Deploying in Crash - Recall
Volvo recalls 2017 S60 models with side air bags that may fail to deploy in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bags inspected and replaced free by dealers starting February 13, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2017 S60 vehicles because their side air bags might not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should have the air bags inspected and replaced at no cost by dealers starting February 13, 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226496-volvo-s60-2017-air-bags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226496-volvo-s60-2017-air-bags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V918000
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“Volvo S60 2017 Air Bags Not Deploying in Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226496-volvo-s60-2017-air-bags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V918000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V918000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite during a crash, the side air bags won't deploy. This means occupants could be injured more severely than they would be with working air bags, as the vehicles don't meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Volvo S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, and V60 Cross Country models with specific production dates are affected. Drivers and front passenger occupants are most at risk due to potential failure of side air bags during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 S60 or related model was manufactured between August 16, 2016, and October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-458-1552 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an inspection.
Have Air Bags Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat side air bags at no cost if necessary.
February 13, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V918000 (December 21, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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