The 2002 Volvo V70 has two recalls, the more serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The second recall involves the lower brake lights, which can fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed, or stay on continuously. Either condition can prevent following drivers from knowing the car is slowing down. The center high-mount brake light is not affected by this issue.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator can explode when deploying. This happens because the propellant degrades after long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
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 rear left and right brake light relays may fail to turn on when you press the brake pedal, or they may stay on continuously. The high-mounted brake light and other tail lights are not affected.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake light relay with two relays of an improved design.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
