Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V439000 Reported September 10, 2012

Defective srs control unit-all cars quarantined

Q: What is recall 12V439000?

NHTSA recall 12V439000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 10, 2012. It addresses: Defective srs control unit-all cars quarantined. The recall affects approximately 9 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 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V439000

Manufacturer Campaign

257

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 10, 2012

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 s60 and xc60 vehicles. a manufacturing defect within the supplemental restraint system (srs) control unit may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable curtain.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt pretensioner and/or inflatable side curtain deploy without cause, the driver could be distracted and the driver's visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

These vehicles have not been sold and the srs control unit will be replaced prior to the cars being sold. 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 12V439000 or campaign 257.
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 12V439000

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

What is recall 12V439000?

NHTSA recall 12V439000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 10, 2012. It addresses: Defective srs control unit-all cars quarantined. The recall affects approximately 9 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 12V439000 or the manufacturer campaign number 257. 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.