The 2004 Volvo S80 has 2 recalls, both rated at the same high severity: the driver's airbag inflator can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.
The steering system also carries a significant risk: the front control arms may lose tension at the joint connecting them to the spindle, causing the steering to feel loose or unresponsive. If the connection fails entirely, the control arm can separate from the spindle and result in a crash.
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 front control arms may have been manufactured with improper tension in the stud and nut that attach the arm to the spindle. This can cause the steering to become less responsive and the steering wheel to feel loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new type of nut to secure the connection properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
