The 2002 Volvo S60 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and raising the risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag defect is covered by two filings that describe the same underlying problem: the inflator's propellant degrades over time when exposed to high heat and humidity, which can cause it to rupture violently rather than deploy normally. One of the filings applies specifically to vehicles sold or registered in high-heat, high-humidity states and territories including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several others in the South and U.S. island territories. The third recall is a compliance matter involving the tire pressure label, which is missing the maximum load vehicle capacity weight information required by federal standards.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when deployed due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver side frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment, releasing metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure label on your vehicle is missing the maximum load vehicle capacity weight information required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
You will receive a corrected label. A dealer can install it for you if you request. Contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
