Rebel Editor October 26, 2021

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The fault could cause driver’s airbag inflator to rupture if deployed in a crash, according to the recall notice.

Vani Naidoo

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2007 Volvo XC70

The affected vehicles are stamped model years 2000-2008.

The recall notice, filed with the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport says: “The driver’s airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment in the event of a crash.

“In the event an airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death”.

Date of recall notice 25/10/2021
Make Volvo
Models V70 and XC70
Year 2000-2008
Vehicles affected 6362
VIN list Click here to download the list of affected VIN numbers
Contact link Click here to contact the manufacturer

A spokesperson for Volvo was not immediately available for comment. This story will be updated when more information become available.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 6,362 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

Find your nearest Volvo dealer by clicking here.

Vani Naidoo

Vani is a journalist and infrastructure specialist with almost 20 years in the industry. Her love for cars started in her father’s petrol service stations in South Africa and she hasn’t been able to outrun it yet.
She was a cricket and political journalist before turning her hand to motoring and has worked with a number of print and online outlets in Australia and in the UK.
She also works in advising government on major infrastructure projects.

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