Volvo is recalling 460,769 older model cars worldwide due to faulty air bags that could be deadly in the event of a crash.
Volvo Cars is recalling 460,769 older model cars worldwide due to faulty air bags that could be deadly in the event of a crash.
Geely-owned Volvo, which recently confirmed plans to go public, is aware of one rupture incident that resulted in a fatality due to the problem, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Volvo said the problem occurs over time if the airbag inflator propellant tablets are subjected to elevated moisture levels and frequent high inflator temperatures. The tablets can start to decay and form dust particles, which increases the pressure and “burn rate” of the devices. Those factors could cause the inflator to rupture and spray metal fragments at occupants.
To fix the problem, Volvo will replace the driver air bag at no charge to the customer. It plans to notify impacted owners as soon as next month to fix the vehicles.
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