Volvo/passenger air bag
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
Safety Consequence
This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volvo Car Usa, Llc or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 99V236000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 99V236000?
NHTSA recall 99V236000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on August 30, 1999. It addresses: Volvo/passenger air bag. The recall affects approximately 124,381 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 99V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number 96. 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.