Volvo 2017 S60 Airbags Not Deploying in Crash - Recall
Volvo recalls 2017 S60 models with side airbags that may fail to deploy in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have airbags inspected and replaced free by dealers.
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 airbags might not deploy during a crash, which could lead to injury. Owners should have the airbags checked and replaced at no cost if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226497-volvo-2017-s60-airbags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226497-volvo-2017-s60-airbags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V127000
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“Volvo 2017 S60 Airbags Not Deploying in Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226497-volvo-2017-s60-airbags-not-deploying-in-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V127000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V127000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the airbag inflator initiator fails to ignite during a crash, the side airbags won't deploy. This means occupants could be injured more severely than they would be with functioning airbags.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Volvo S60 models are affected. Drivers and front passenger occupants are at most risk due to the potential failure of side airbags.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 S60 has side airbags mounted on the driver and front passenger seats. The recall covers vehicles that failed to meet federal safety standards for crash protection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo
Call 1-800-458-1552 to schedule a free airbag inspection and replacement if needed.
Get Airbags Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat side airbags at no cost if they are defective.
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 began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #17V127000 (January 3, 2017)
- 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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