2016 Volvo XC90 global recall expected for airbag panel fault - CarAdvice
Volvo will soon announce a global recall for its all-new 2016 XC90 SUV to address a faulty trim panel, a company spokesperson overseas has confirmed. According to American website Autoblog , Volvo Cars North America product safety and compliance manager Jason Guidi has confirmed the potential fault and detailed the company’s intended response. “Volvo has identified that the Inflatable Curtain (IC) may not inflate as intended for third-row passengers. If this would occur, the third row passengers may have less protection from the IC,” Guidi reportedly confirmed in a letter to dealers in the US and Canada. Despite concerns that the third row may not be adequately protected in the event of a collision, Guidi’s letter reportedly confirms that customer vehicles may be safely driven in the meantime. CarAdvice has contacted Volvo Car Australia and will update this article as local details are confirmed. Speaking with CarAdvice this week, Volvo Car Australia’s director of public relations and corporate communications, Greg Bosnich, confirmed “a minor airbag. Source: www.caradvice.com.au
