The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling.
In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may underinflate or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Passenger cars Volvo S60 and S80, model year 2001 – 2003, equipped with driver airbags containing FG2 Twin inflators with 5AT 148N propellant are affected by this recall.
Volvo recall code: R10058
Source: Rapex Alert 47/2020 A12/01535/20