A/c water drain may affect air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Volvo cars of north america, llc (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 volvo xc90 and s90 vehicles manufactured april 15, 2015 through september 19, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Safety Consequence
Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on november the 14, 2016. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. volvo's number for this campaign is r89707.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volvo Car Usa, Llc or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 16V690000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V690000?
NHTSA recall 16V690000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 26, 2016. It addresses: A/c water drain may affect air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 43,766 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V690000 or the manufacturer campaign number R89707. 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.