A recall notice for Volvo S60, S80, V60, V60 Cross Country, V70, XC60 and XC70 MY2007-2018 supplied by Volvo Car Australia as the flexible steel cable connected to the seat belts on the outboard side of the front seats may fatigue and separate from the seat belt, resulting in the seat belt not restraining the occupant properly.
Volvo Car Australia - Volvo S60, S80, V60, V60 Cross Country, V70, XC60 and XC70 MY2007-2018
PRA No.
2020/18415
Date published
12 Aug 2020
Campaign number
R10029
Product description
Volvo S60, S80, V60, V60 Cross Country, V70, XC60 and XC70
Model Years 2007-2018
24 977 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The flexible steel cable connected to the seat belts on the outboard side of the front seats may fatigue and separate from the seat belt, resulting in the seat belt not restraining the occupant properly.
What are the hazards?
If the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
What should consumers do?
Volvo will contact affected owners in writing to advise that replacement parts are not expected to be available until after October 2020 and how to secure the front seat belt while waiting for parts to arrive. When parts become available, affected owners should book their vehicle in to have the seat belt fasteners replaced.
To find your closest dealer please visit www.volvocars.com/au/find-a-dealer or contact the Volvo Customer Relations team on 1300 787 802.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Volvo Australia dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 June 2006 - 1 August 2019
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
