Air bag inflator fragments may strike driver
Defect Summary
Volvo car usa llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 s80 and s60 vehicles sold or ever registered in alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. the driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
Safety Consequence
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Volvo car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. the recall began april 20, 2021. owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. volvo car's number for this recall is r10058.
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FAQ: Recall 20V681000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V681000?
NHTSA recall 20V681000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on November 4, 2020. It addresses: Air bag inflator fragments may strike driver. The recall affects approximately 54,124 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 20V681000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10058. 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.