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SAFETY GATEReference A12/01535/20

S60, S80 — lesiones

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Identification

Product identification

Product
S60, S80
Brand
Volvo
Category
Motor vehicles
Lot/s
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2001 and 2003.
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Injuries
Official description
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.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 04/11/2020

Territory

Geography

Origin
Sweden
Notifying country or territory
Portugal
Distribution
Notificado por Portugal

Provenance and context

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