Recall 17V127 covers 112 2017 Volvo S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, and XC60 vehicles for side air bag failure. Free repair at a franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 112 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, and XC60 vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators can fail to ignite during a crash. If an initiator does not ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing injury risk; Volvo dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver and front passenger seat side air bags in the 2017 Volvo V60, XC60, S60, V60CC, and S60CC are built into the seats. In a side-impact crash, each bag is supposed to deploy from the seat area and add protection between the occupant and the door or side structure.
The problem is inside the air bag inflator initiator, the small pyrotechnic part that starts the inflation process. The generant mix ratio in some initiators is out of specification, so the initiator can fail to ignite during a crash. If that happens, one or more affected side air bags will not deploy when needed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look and drive normally, and the defect only shows itself when the side air bag is commanded to deploy in a crash.
Who's affected?
Covers five Volvo model lines from the 2017 model year, all tied to the same air bag system.
| 2017 Volvo V60 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo XC60 | air bag system |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | air bag system |
| 2017 Volvo V60CC | air bag system |
| 2017 Volvo S60CC | air bag system |
| Units affected | 112 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Volvo V60, XC60, S60, V60CC, or S60CC is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free front-seat side air bag inspection and replacement if needed, which addresses inflator initiators that fail to ignite in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V127 when you call.
- Ask Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 about Volvo recall R89712 if the dealer needs help finding the campaign.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician inspects the driver and front passenger seat side air bags. If an affected side air bag is found, the technician replaces it under the recall. Parts and labor are covered, so the repair is free at a Volvo dealer now. Volvo has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same repair before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Volvo customer service to ask how to submit a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 1, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 3, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V127?
Recall 17V127 covers 112 2017 Volvo S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, and XC60 vehicles with side air bag inflator initiators that can fail to ignite during a crash. If that happens, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing injury risk. Volvo dealers will inspect and replace affected front seat side air bags for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Volvo S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, or XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V127. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the side air bag inspection. Reference recall number 17V127 or Volvo recall number R89712 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Volvo dealers will inspect the front seat side air bags and replace them, if needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a front seat side air bag will not deploy in a crash if the inflator initiator fails to ignite. That increases the risk of injury for the driver or front passenger. The free dealer inspection confirms whether replacement is needed.
What if I bought my 2017 Volvo used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Volvo is included, then call a franchised Volvo dealer with recall number 17V127 or Volvo recall number R89712.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V127000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V127 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V127000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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