Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V489000 Reported October 13, 2010

Supplemental restraint system

Q: What is recall 10V489000?

NHTSA recall 10V489000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on October 13, 2010. It addresses: Supplemental restraint system. The recall affects approximately 9,746 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 9,746 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10V489000

Manufacturer Campaign

R229

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

9,746

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 13, 2010

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V489000 or campaign R229.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 10V489000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V489000?

NHTSA recall 10V489000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on October 13, 2010. It addresses: Supplemental restraint system. The recall affects approximately 9,746 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V489000 or the manufacturer campaign number R229. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.