Air Bag System - System Life Expectancy
No: 88-41DATE: 7-12-2006
MODEL:
All Models with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
MODEL YEAR:
All Model Years with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
SUBJECT:
Extended Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Lifetime
REFERENCE: SMB 88-0017
DESCRIPTION:
BACKGROUND:
Based on testing and experience since the 1980's, Volvo has extended the lifetime of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components to be the same as the lifetime of the car.
This lifetime extension supersedes all previous publications concerning Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component lifetime. Periodic inspections and servicing of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, based solely on the age of the vehicle, are no longer required.
The lifetime extension applies to all pyrotechnic components in vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS):
^ Driver airbag module
^ Passenger airbag module
^ Seat belts with pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners
^ SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) airbag module
^ IC (Inflatable Curtain) airbag module
^ Adaptive Steering Column (ASC)
^ Adaptive Load Limiter (ADLL)
Note:
Equipment is different for different car models.
SERVICE:
Note!
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, regardless of crash severity, or if the SRS warning lamp is lit, immediately contact an authorized Volvo dealer for further action and inspection.
TEMPORARY SOLUTION:
For customers who want to make an appointment for an inspection, explain the situation using this Tech Net Note.
For customers who still want to have an inspection, carry out the inspection and remove the SRS Airbag Service Decal from the vehicle according to the SRS Airbag Service Decal Removal Instruction below. Explain that no further inspection is necessary.
In case replacement of components is required, remove the SRS Airbag Service Decal from the vehicle according to the SRS Airbag Service Decal Removal Instruction below and explain that no further inspection is necessary after the replacement.
FINAL SOLUTION:
VIDA will be updated with information about the service life of pyrotechnic components on a running basis. All vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) are affected.
Path for general information in VIDA:
Information / Repair / General information / 8 Body and interior / 88 Interior equipment / General / Service life pyrotechnic components
VIDA will be updated regarding Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components in the service programs on a running basis. All vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) are affected.
Path for service and maintenance in VIDA:
Information / Repair / 1 Service programs / 17 Standard parts, service and maintenance material / Service and maintenance / Maintenance service / Service program A + B
VIDA will be updated regarding repair methods from MY 2007 onward.
Path for repair methods in VIDA:
Information / Repair / Removal, replacement and installation / 8 Body and interior / 88 Interior equipment / Seat belts and other retention systems
Note!
From MY 2007, the SRS Airbag Service Decal on the B or C pillar will no longer be fitted at Volvo (concerns all models/variants).
SRS Airbag Service Decal Removal Instruction
General
Note!
Since the illustrations are used for different model years and/or model variants, there may be certain deviations. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
The SRS Airbag Service Decal is found on either the B or the C pillar, depending on model/variant.
Removal
Warm the SRS Airbag Service Decal carefully using a hot air gun.
Scrape up a corner using a plastic scraper and pull off the SRS Airbag Service Decal.
Cleaning
Clean the area using a mixture of 50% isopropanol and 50% water.