Recall 07V500000: SRS Control Unit Software Update

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volvo/XC70 2008

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V500000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 24, 2007

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Software

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5002

SUMMARY:
In certain vehicles, two deviations have been found in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit software. This deviation may result in a late deployment of the Inflatable Curtain (IC) and Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) air bags in certain side impact crash situations. In addition, this software error may also cause the "SRS AIRBAG - SERVICE URGENT" message and SRS warning light to illuminate.

CONSEQUENCE:
Late deploymentof the IC and SIPS air bags in certain side impact crash situations could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.

REMEDY:
Dealers will perform a software upgrade of the SRS control unit. The recall is expected to begin during November 2007. Owners may contact VOLVO at 1-800-458-1552.

NOTES:
Volvo recall No. R184. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.