According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Sweden-based car maker Volvo will be recalling several thousand of its vehicles because of front and side airbag problems. The announcement was posted on the NHTSA site Friday. But Volvo may not have been timely in reporting the problem.
Issues with the airbags
The business will be calling back 17,000 of its 2012 S60, XC60, S80 and XC70 models. The models in question were assembled between Could 16 and Oct. 6, 2011. The report indicates that front and side airbags might not deploy properly in the event of a crash, if at all.
Attached harness
The problem, according to Volvo, is that the wiring harness under the front seat is not securely attached in some instances. This means that the wire harness can tear loose if the seat is adjusted at all by the driver or passenger. A warning light should come on saying "SRS service required urgent" if it does rip, but the airbags could not deploy if there is an accident before it is fixed. It could also cause problems with the seatbelt.
The airbag system is being referred to with SRS, or Supplemental Restraint System.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue.
June was initially sign
The Swedish car maker received its first complaint over the matter in June, 2011. The decision was made in October to stop all the possibly affected automobiles from leaving factories and ports of entry until the wiring harnesses had been inspected. Those inspections led to a technical bulletin about the issue being sent to dealerships on Feb. 6.
Should have seen report quicker
The issue was reported to the NHTSA last week. The New York Times "Wheels" blog questioned the timing, coming from a business that prides itself of its safety:
"Not until Feb. 22 ... did Volvo, a manufacturer that regularly emphasizes its reputation for safety, decide that the condition constituted a safety issue and that it would report the defect to the agency."
When a security issue is discovered, an automaker is anticipated to report the issue to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration within five days. Volvo might be matter to a fine or other penalty for the delay in reporting the issue. However, the company has not as yet commented on its timing.
Issues with the airbags
The business will be calling back 17,000 of its 2012 S60, XC60, S80 and XC70 models. The models in question were assembled between Could 16 and Oct. 6, 2011. The report indicates that front and side airbags might not deploy properly in the event of a crash, if at all.
Attached harness
The problem, according to Volvo, is that the wiring harness under the front seat is not securely attached in some instances. This means that the wire harness can tear loose if the seat is adjusted at all by the driver or passenger. A warning light should come on saying "SRS service required urgent" if it does rip, but the airbags could not deploy if there is an accident before it is fixed. It could also cause problems with the seatbelt.
The airbag system is being referred to with SRS, or Supplemental Restraint System.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue.
June was initially sign
The Swedish car maker received its first complaint over the matter in June, 2011. The decision was made in October to stop all the possibly affected automobiles from leaving factories and ports of entry until the wiring harnesses had been inspected. Those inspections led to a technical bulletin about the issue being sent to dealerships on Feb. 6.
Should have seen report quicker
The issue was reported to the NHTSA last week. The New York Times "Wheels" blog questioned the timing, coming from a business that prides itself of its safety:
"Not until Feb. 22 ... did Volvo, a manufacturer that regularly emphasizes its reputation for safety, decide that the condition constituted a safety issue and that it would report the defect to the agency."
When a security issue is discovered, an automaker is anticipated to report the issue to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration within five days. Volvo might be matter to a fine or other penalty for the delay in reporting the issue. However, the company has not as yet commented on its timing.
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